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Athletes from East Germany and West Germany competed together as the United Team of Germany for the last time at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. 337 competitors, 275 men and 62 women, took part in 159 events in 19 sports.
Athletes from West Germany competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico. It was the first time that East Germany and West Germany sent separate teams to the Summer Olympic Games. 275 competitors, 232 men and 43 women, took part in 154 events in 17 sports for West Germany. As the country hosted the next Olympics in Munich, the West German flag was raised at the closing ceremony.
Athletes from East Germany competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico. 226 competitors, 186 men and 40 women, took part in 124 events in 18 sports. It was the first time that West Germany and East Germany had sent separate teams to the Summer Olympic Games.
Austria competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, England. 147 competitors, 115 men and 32 women, took part in 79 events in 17 sports.
Austria competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland. 112 competitors, 91 men and 21 women, took part in 70 events in 16 sports.
Germany competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland. 205 competitors, 173 men and 32 women, took part in 123 events in 18 sports.
Germany competed at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Germany returned to the Olympic Games after not being invited to both the 1920 and 1924 Games due to its role in World War I. Despite a total absence of 16 years since 1912, German athletes were ranked 2nd. 295 competitors, 260 men and 35 women, took part in 95 events in 16 sports.
Heinz Raack was a German field hockey player who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. He made his international debut for Germany in 1935. At the 1936 Olympics, where Germany won the silver medal, he was the youngest member of the squad and played in the match against Denmark. Between 1935-1942 he played for Germany 15 times. He also played for Berliner Sport-Club when they won the first German Hockey Championship in 1937 and successfully defended their title in 1938.
Karl-Heinz Bußert is a German rower who competed for East Germany in the 1976 Summer Olympics.
Karl-Heinz Prudöhl is a German rower who competed for East Germany in the 1976 Summer Olympics.
Karl-Heinz Danielowski is a retired German coxswain. He competed for the United Team of Germany at the 1964 Summer Olympics and for East Germany at the 1968 and 1976 Summer Olympics. In 1964 and 1968 he finished in seventh place in the coxed pairs and eights, respectively, whereas in 1976 he won a gold medal in the eight.
Heinz-Ulrich Walther is a German former pair skater who represented East Germany and the United Team of Germany in competition. With Heidemarie Steiner, he is the 1970 World bronze medalist and a three-time European bronze medalist. Walther competed at two Winter Olympics, placing 11th in 1964 with Brigitte Wokoeck and fourth with Steiner in 1968.
Heinz Radzikowski was a German field hockey player who competed in the 1956 Summer Olympics. He was born in Stolp.
Heinz-Günther Lehmann was a German swimmer who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics.
Heinz Schlauch was a German swimmer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. He won the 100 m backstroke at the 1938 European Championships in London. He was killed in action during World War II.
Heinz-Helmut Wehling is a German former wrestler who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics and in the 1976 Summer Olympics.
Karl-Heinz Helbing is a German former wrestler who competed in the 1976 Summer Olympics and in the 1984 Summer Olympics.
Karl-Heinz Lehmann is a German former judoka who competed in the 1980 Summer Olympics.
Lilián Heinz is an Argentine sprinter who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics and won medals in two Pan American Games.
Heinz Wittig was a German water polo player. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1964 Summer Olympics.
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- ↑ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Heinz Rhyn". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 15 January 2012. Retrieved 15 June 2012.
