Franz Kanis

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games (non-medal events)
SexMale
Full nameFranz Karl Walter•Kanis
Used nameFranz•Kanis
Born26 June 1889 in Berlin, Berlin (GER)
Died22 December 1969 in Münnerstadt, Bayern (GER)
AffiliationsRSC 1886 Borussia Berlin, Berlin (GER)
NOC Germany

Biography

Franz Kanis was on the bicycle polo team of Germany which lost against Great Britain 3-1. He was one of the best amateur trick riders in Germany in that era. Kanis began cycling at only 6-years-old and his career lasted 14 years, as he participated in the 1908 London Olympics.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1908 Summer Olympics Bicycle Polo (Cycling) GER Franz Kanis
Bicycle Polo, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) Deutscher Radfahrerbund 2