Hans Freese

Hans Freese (17 February 1918 – 8 July 1941) was a German swimmer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.[1]

He was killed in action during the Second World War.[2]

Personal life

Free served in the German Army during the Second World War. He was severely wounded during the Siege of Leningrad, and died of his wounds in Bremen.[1]

References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Hans Freese". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 5 May 2012.
  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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