Rainer Osselmann (25 July 1960 – 23 April 2023) was a German water polo player who competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics and in the 1988 Summer Olympics.[1][2]

Rainer Osselmann
Personal information
Born(1960-07-25)July 25, 1960
Duisburg, West Germany
DiedApril 23, 2023(2023-04-23) (aged 62)
Amtzell, Germany
Sport
SportWater polo
Medal record
Representing  West Germany
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1984 Los Angeles Team competition
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1982 Guayaquil Team competition
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 1981 Split Team competition
Gold medal – first place 1989 Bonn Team competition
Bronze medal – third place 1985 Sofia Team competition

Osselmann was born in Duisburg. His father, Friedhelm Osselmann, played water polo for West Germany at the 1956 and 1960 Olympics, whereas his mother, Birgit Klomp, competed in swimming at the 1956 Games.[1]

Osselmann died in Amtzell on 23 April 2023, at the age of 62.[3]

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Rainer Osselmann". sports-reference. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 18 May 2012.
  2. ^ Schwimmverband Nordrhein-Westfalen e.V. "Wasserballer Karl Osselmann plötzlich verstorben : Schwimmverband NRW e. V". Swimpool.de. Retrieved 2013-12-14.
  3. ^ "Rainer Osselmann". Olympedia. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
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