Wilhelm Leichum

Wilhelm Leichum (12 May 1911, Neu-Isenburg, Grand Duchy of Hesse – 19 July 1941, Gorky) was a German athlete who competed mainly in the long jump and 100 metres.

Wilhelm Leichum
Leichum in 1938
Personal information
Born12 May 1911
Neu-Isenburg, Grand Duchy of Hesse
Died19 July 1941
Gorky
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing Germany Germany
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1936 Berlin 4x100 metre relay
European Championships
Gold medal – first place1934 Turinlong jump
Gold medal – first place1938 Parislong jump

Leichum was born in Hesse. He competed for Germany in the 1936 Summer Olympics held in Berlin, Germany in the 4 x 100 metre relay where he won the bronze medal with his team mates Erich Borchmeyer, Erwin Gillmeister and Gerd Hornberger. He was also 4th in the long jump.[1] He was European Champion in the long jump both in 1934 and 1938.

He was killed in action during World War II in 1941, July 19.[2]

References
  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Wilhelm Leichum Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
  2. "Olympians Who Were Killed or Missing in Action or Died as a Result of War". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 24 July 2018.


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