Erich Arndt (cyclist)
Erich Arndt (born August 26, 1911 in Krefeld ; † unknown) was a German track cyclist .
Career
Erich Arndt was a plumber by profession, started cycling at the age of 19 and joined the RV Staubwolke Krefeld . Because of his achievements, he became a member of the German national team. In 1936 he started in the team pursuit at the Olympic Games in Berlin , together with Heinz Hasselberg , Heinz Hoffmann and Karl Klöckner . In the race for the bronze medal, the German four-man lost to the quartet from Great Britain, also because Arndt had to tear off one lap before the finish, and finished fourth.
literature
- Ernst-Albrecht Plieg : Lohmann, Hasselberg & Co. Bochum's cycling between 1889 and 1963. Klartext Verlag , Essen 2008, ISBN 978-3-8375-0053-0 .
Web links
- Erich Arndt in the Sports-Reference database (English; archived from the original )
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Arndt, Erich |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German racing cyclist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | August 26, 1911 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Krefeld , German Empire |
| DATE OF DEATH | 20th century or 21st century |