Rudolf Lippert (29 October 1900 – 1 April 1945) was a German horse rider who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II.[1]
| Olympic medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's Equestrian | ||
| 1936 Berlin | Team eventing | |
Rudolf Lippert | |
|---|---|
| Born | 29 October 1900 (1900-10-29) Leipzig |
| Died | 1 April 1945 (1945-05) (aged 44) near Bielefeld |
| Allegiance | |
| Service/ | Army |
| Rank | Generalmajor |
| Commands held | 5. Panzer-Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
In 1936 he and his horse Fasan won the gold medal as part of the German eventing team in the team eventing competition after finishing sixth in the individual eventing competition.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by General der Panzertruppe Karl Decker |
Commander of 5. Panzer-Division 16 October 1944 – 5 February 1945 |
Succeeded by Generalmajor Günther Hoffmann-Schönborn |
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