About Herbert Niemann
Lived 1935 – 1991 (aged 55). Herbert Niemann was a German judoka.
Herbert Niemann (12 December 1935 – 19 February 1991) was an East German judoka. He competed in the men's heavyweight event at the 1964 Summer Olympics. He married Margarete Selling who had won gold with the women's eight at the 1966 European Rowing Championships. Niemann committed suicide in Hellersdorf (Berlin) in 1991.
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Who was Herbert Niemann?
East German judoka (1935–1991)
When was Herbert Niemann born?
Herbert Niemann was born on 12 December 1935 in Bernburg.
When did Herbert Niemann die?
Herbert Niemann died on 19 February 1991 in Berlin.
What was Herbert Niemann's occupation?
Herbert Niemann was a judoka.
What nationality was Herbert Niemann?
Herbert Niemann was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Herbert Niemann. https://biography.guide/herbert-niemann/
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