Günther Gehmert (9 February 1913 – 13 June 1940) was a German athlete. He competed in the men's high jump at the 1936 Summer Olympics. He was killed in action during World War II. Personal life Gehmert served in the German Army during the Second World War. He died of wounds in France on 13 June 1940. References External links 1913 births 1940 deaths Athletes (track and field) at the 1936 Summer Olympics German male high jumpers Olympic athletes of Germany Place of birth missing German Army personnel killed in World War II German Army personnel of World War II Military personnel from Berlin