Alfred Görnemann, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Alfred Görnemann

German cyclist

Date of Birth: 01-Sep-1877

Place of Birth: Berlin

Date of Death: 11-Oct-1903

Profession: sport cyclist

Nationality: German Empire

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Alfred Görnemann (1 September 1877 – 11 October 1903) was a German cyclist who had his best achievements in motor-paced racing.
He started training in this discipline only in 1901, after completing his military service, but quickly became a top competitor.
The same year he won a bronze medal at the UCI Motor-paced World Championships and became a champion next year in the amateurs division.
In 1903 he turned professional and won another bronze medal.On 11 October 1903 during a 100 km race in Dresden, while trying to overcome his rival Thaddäus Robl, he collided with his pacer, sustaining a spinal injury and skull fracture.
He died the same evening and was buried on 15 October 1903 in Berlin.