Petras Karla

Lithuanian rower (1937–1969) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Petras Karla (9 April 1937 – 14 October 1969) was a Lithuanian rower who specialized in the eight event. In this event he won three silver medals at the European and world championships of 1962–1964[1] and finished fifth at the 1964 Summer Olympics.[2]

Born9 April 1937
Died14 October 1969 (aged 32)
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight86 kg (190 lb)
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Petras Karla
Personal information
Born9 April 1937
Died14 October 1969 (aged 32)
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight86 kg (190 lb)
Sport
SportRowing
Medal record
Representing the  Soviet Union
World Rowing Championships
Silver medal – second place1962 LucerneEight
European Rowing Championships
Silver medal – second place1963 CopenhagenEight
Silver medal – second place1964 AmsterdamEight
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In 1962, Karla graduated from the Physics Department of Vilnius University.[3]

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