Ferdinand Schmitz
German wrestler (1919–1981)
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Ferdinand Schmitz (October 14, 1919 – November 6, 1981) was a German wrestler who competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics. In Helsinki he participated in both the freestyle and Greco-Roman bantamweight competitions, eventually withdrawing from the former and finishing sixth in the latter. He had two podium results at the European Championships, placing third in 56 kg Greco-Roman event in 1938 and second in the 61-kg Greco-Roman event in 1939. He was born in Cologne and was a member of ESV Olympia Köln. His brother Heini Nettesheim was also an Olympic wrestler who competed in the 1936 and 1952 Summer Olympics.[1]
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
Representing  Germany | ||
| Men's wrestling | ||
| European Championships | ||
 | 1939 Oslo | Greco-Roman - 61kg |
 | 1938 Tallinn | Greco-Roman - 56kg |
