Karl Bohusch

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameKarl Ludwig•Bohusch
Used nameKarl•Bohusch
Born18 May 1916 in Wien (Vienna), Wien (AUT)
Died31 May 1962 in Wien (Vienna), Wien (AUT)
AffiliationsASKÖ Wien, Wien (AUT)
NOC Austria

Biography

During World War II, Austrian gymnast Karl Bohusch was forced to represent Nazi Germany after the “Anschluss” and came sixth at the 1943 German Championships. He was a sports teacher by profession at St. Pölten, and after the War represented ASV Wien (Vienna).

At Austrian nationals, Bohusch placed fifth in 1947 and second in 1948. At the London Olympics the same year he finished ninth with the team and 36th in the individual all-around.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1948 Summer Olympics Artistic Gymnastics (Gymnastics) AUT Karl Bohusch
Individual All-Around, Men (Olympic) =36
Team All-Around, Men (Olympic) Austria 9
Floor Exercise, Men (Olympic) =14
Horse Vault, Men (Olympic) =46
Parallel Bars, Men (Olympic) 68
Horizontal Bar, Men (Olympic) 32
Rings, Men (Olympic) =63
Pommelled Horse, Men (Olympic) =30