About Willi Heidel
Lived 1916 – 2008 (aged 92). Willi Heidel was a Romanian handball player.
Wilhelm "Willi" Heidel (28 February 1916 – 20 September 2008) was a Romanian field handball player of German ethnicity who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.
A Transylvanian Saxon born in Hermannstadt (Sibiu), at the time part of Austria-Hungary. He died in Lohhof, Germany.
Heidel was part of the Romanian field handball team, which finished fifth in the Olympic tournament. He played all three matches.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Willi Heidel?
Romanian handball player
When was Willi Heidel born?
Willi Heidel was born on 28 February 1916 in Sibiu.
When did Willi Heidel die?
Willi Heidel died on 20 September 2008 in Lohhof.
What was Willi Heidel's occupation?
Willi Heidel was a handball player.
What nationality was Willi Heidel?
Willi Heidel was Romanian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Willi Heidel. https://biography.guide/willi-heidel/
MLA: "Willi Heidel." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/willi-heidel/.
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