About Gerd Hornberger
Lived 1910 – 1988 (aged 78). Gerd Hornberger was a German athletics competitor and sprinter.
Gerd Hornberger (17 February 1910 – 13 September 1988) was a German athlete who competed mainly in the 100 metres.
He competed for Germany in the 1936 Summer Olympics held in Berlin, Germany in the 4 × 100 metre relay, winning the bronze medal with his teammates Wilhelm Leichum, Erich Borchmeyer and Erwin Gillmeister.
Hornberger was born and died in Waldfischbach-Burgalben.
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Who was Gerd Hornberger?
German sprinter (1910-1988)
When was Gerd Hornberger born?
Gerd Hornberger was born on 17 February 1910 in Waldfischbach-Burgalben.
When did Gerd Hornberger die?
Gerd Hornberger died on 13 September 1988 in Waldfischbach-Burgalben.
What was Gerd Hornberger's occupation?
Gerd Hornberger was an athletics competitor and sprinter.
What nationality was Gerd Hornberger?
Gerd Hornberger was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gerd Hornberger. https://biography.guide/gerd-hornberger/
MLA: "Gerd Hornberger." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gerd-hornberger/.
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