Martin Karl

German rower (1911–1942) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Martin Karl (3 June 1911 – 1 March 1942) was a German rower who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.

Born3 June 1911
Died1 March 1942(1942-03-01) (aged 30)
SportRowing
ClubWürzburger RV Bayern
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Martin Karl
Personal information
Born3 June 1911
Died1 March 1942(1942-03-01) (aged 30)
Sport
SportRowing
ClubWürzburger RV Bayern
Medal record
Men's rowing
Representing Nazi Germany
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place1936 BerlinCoxless four
European Rowing Championships
Gold medal – first place1934 LucerneCoxless four
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In 1936 he won the gold medal as member of the German boat in the coxless four competition. He was killed during WWII while serving on the Eastern Front.[1][2]

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