Ludwig Schweickert
Olympic medalist in wrestling
路德维希·施魏克特 · ルートヴィヒ・シュヴァイケルト
- Born
- 26 April 1915, Fürth
- Died
- 11 July 1943, Oryol
- Citizenship
- German Reich
- Sport
- amateur wrestling
- Occupation
- amateur wrestler
Ludwig Schweickert (26 April 1915 in Fürth – 11 July 1943 near Oryol, Soviet Union) was a German wrestler who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. He also competed in the 1937 and 1939 editions of the European Wrestling Championships.
Despite serving in the Wehrmacht from 1936, he had trouble with Nazi officials due to his association with Communist wrestler Werner Seelenbinder. He was killed in action during World War II, defending Oryol from recapture by Soviet forces.
Competitions
| Competition | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | 1936 |
External links
Facts from Wikidata Q750898 (CC0); quoted introduction from English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22.
Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0); Wikipedia (English) (CC BY-SA 4.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.