Franz Schmid
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Franz Xaver Christine•Schmid |
| Used name | Franz•Schmid |
| Born | 17 January 1905 in Garmisch, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bayern (GER) |
| Died | 18 September 1992 in Hausham, Bayern (GER) |
| NOC |  Germany |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 1 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Franz Schmid started climbing as a youth. From the age of 18 he started making notable ascents, the highlight being the first ascent of the Matterhorn North Face with his brother Toni. The same year, Franz Schmid also climbed together with Hans Ertl the Northern Face of the Ortler. In total he conquered around 2,000 summits. Franz became a police inspector in Neuhaus/Schliersee.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 Summer Olympics | Alpinism | GER |
Franz Schmid | |||
| Alpinism, Open (Olympic) | Toni Schmid | 1 | Gold |
Olympic family relations
- Brother of Toni Schmid