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Josef Kloimstein

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Josef Kloimstein (1 November 1929 – 15 November 2012) was an Austrian rower who competed in the 1956 Summer Olympics, in the 1960 Summer Olympics, and in the 1964 Summer Olympics.

Born1 November 1929
Died15 November 2012(2012-11-15) (aged 83)
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Josef Kloimstein
Personal information
Born1 November 1929
Died15 November 2012(2012-11-15) (aged 83)
Sport
SportRowing
Medal record
Men's rowing
Representing  Austria
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place1960 RomeCoxless pair
Bronze medal – third place1956 MelbourneCoxless pair
European Championships
Silver medal – second place1956 BledCoxless pair
Bronze medal – third place1956 BledCoxed pair
Silver medal – second place1957 DuisburgCoxless pair
Bronze medal – third place1959 MâconCoxless pair
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He was born in Rufling.

In 1956 he and his partner Alfred Sageder won the bronze medal in the coxless pairs event. He also competed with the Austrian boat in the coxed pair competition and was eliminated in the semi-finals.

Four years later he won the silver medal with his partner Alfred Sageder in the coxless pair event.

At the 1964 Games he was part of the Austrian boat which finished eighth in the coxed pair competition.

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