Georg Lammers (14 April 1905 – 17 March 1987) was a German sprinter who competed at the 1928 Summer Olympics. He won a silver medal in the 4 × 100 m relay, together with Richard Corts, Hubert Houben and Helmut Körnig, and a bronze in the individual 100 m event.[1]

Georg Lammers

Lammers (left) at the 1928 Olympics
Personal information
Born	14 April 1905 Burhave, Germany
Died	17 March 1987 (aged 81) Butjadingen, Germany
Height	178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight	84 kg (185 lb)
Sport
Sport	Athletics
Event(s)	100 m, 200 m
Club	PSV Berlin
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)	100 m – 10.4 (1928) 200 m – 21.5 (1927)[1][2]
Medal record Representing  Germany Olympic Games 1928 Amsterdam 4×100 m relay 1928 Amsterdam 100 m

During his career Lammers won eight national titles and set 13 world records. After retiring from competitions he worked as a bank clerk, then as a policeman and finally as a superintendent. He was one of the founders of the “Vereinigung alter Leichtathleten” (Association of Former Athletes) and of police sport in Germany after World War II. His daughter Senta competed in sprint at the national level.[1]

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