Karel Knesl

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameKarel•Knesl
Used nameKarel•Knesl
Born8 April 1942 in Pustiměř, Jihomoravský kraj (CZE)
Died3 September 2020 in Praha (Prague), Hlavní město Praha (CZE)
Measurements183 cm / 81 kg
AffiliationsASC Dukla, Praha (CZE)
NOC Czechoslovakia
Nationality Czechia
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

A middle defender, Karel Knesl played football at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics for Czechoslovakia, helping them win a silver medal. He started his youth career with TJ Gottwaldov in 1955, moving to Dukla Praha in 1962. He played with them from 1962-65 and then joined SK Slavia Praha (1966-70), before finishing his career with Škoda Plzeň in 1970/71. He had his greatest success with Dukla, winning three Czechoslovak league titles, three American Cup victories, and winning the Czechoslovak Cup.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal Nationality As
1964 Summer Olympics Football (Football) TCH CZE Karel Knesl
Football, Men (Olympic) Czechoslovakia 2 Silver