Hans Schepers (water polo player)
Hans Schepers (born March 26, 1930 in Hamm , † January 2, 2012 ibid) was a German water polo player and coach.
Career
Schepers was a trained master optician. He played for 18 years at the water polo club SC Rote Erde Hamm . From 1953 to 1965 he took part in all the finals for the German championship and won the title six times with his club (1954, 1955, 1956, 1959, 1960, 1964). As captain, he led the German national water polo team to sixth place at the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome .
At the age of 35 he ended his playing career and became a coach. From January 1, 1969 to 1972 he was the DSV national coach for water polo players. During his tenure at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich , the German national team achieved fourth place, the best result since 1936.
For his sporting success he was awarded the Silver Laurel Leaf on May 2, 1960.
Web links
- DSV water polo coach Hans Schepers has passed away , press release by the North Rhine-Westphalia swimming association, January 9, 2012
Individual evidence
- ^ Sports report of the federal government of September 26, 1973 to the Bundestag - printed matter 7/1040 - page 77
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Schepers, Hans |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German water polo player and coach |
| DATE OF BIRTH | March 26, 1930 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Hamm |
| DATE OF DEATH | January 2, 2012 |
| Place of death | Hamm |