Shock in the handball world: Klaus Wöller died at the age of 68!

Shock in the handball world: Klaus Wöller died at the age of 68!

German handball is under shock: Klaus Wöller, the legendary goalkeeper of the Reinickendorfer Füchse and Olympic champion from 1984, died surprisingly last Saturday at the age of 68. "This message is a shock," said Uli Roth, captain of the national team, who won the silver medal with Wöller in Los Angeles. Wöller, for many a mentor and model, leaves not only a large gap in the handball community, but also unforgettable memories of his time in the goal of the German national team

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His career was characterized by ups and downs. Wöller, who moved to the Reinickendorfer Füchsen in 1982, was not only decisive in the promotion of the club to the Bundesliga, but also shaped the team for many years. His last public appearance was in August this year when he took part in a meeting with his former teammates in Leutershausen. Andreas Michelmann, President of the German Handball Association, also recognized the deceased: "Klaus Wöller has a permanent place in German handball history and will always remain one of our silver heroes from Los Angeles." Once again it shows how small and vulnerable the world of sport is, while Wöller's family feels the thoughts of the handball community in this difficult time, so Image .

The cause of death remains unknown for the time being, but the news quickly spreads in the community. Wöller's influence goes far beyond his sporting achievements; He will be remembered as a formative figure in Germany's handball history. As stated in an obituary of Krone , he will always be remembered as one of the "silver heroes" of the 1984 Olympic Games. Wöller, who was born in Hanover, played for numerous clubs and leaves a significant footprint in handball. His death is a great loss and will live on in the hearts of many.