Viktor Flessl
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Viktor•Flessl |
| Used name | Viktor•Flessl |
| Born | 6 November 1898 in Braunau am Inn, Oberösterreich (AUT) |
| Died | 18 December 1943 in Breza, Zeničko-dobojski kanton (BIH) |
| Affiliations | RV Wiking Linz, Linz (AUT) |
| NOC |  Austria |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Austrian rower Viktor Flessl partnered Leo Losert in the double sculls at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics and won the bronze medal. They won both won the German nationals in 1926 and 1927 and were runners-up in 1925 and 1928.
Like Adolf Hitler, Flessl was born in Braunau am Inn and was a bearer of the “Blood Order”, and was one of the strongest members of the SS. In 1943, he was killed in action during World War II in Bosnia fighting partisans as a lieutenant.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Summer Olympics | Rowing | AUT |
Viktor Flessl | |||
| Double Sculls, Men (Olympic) | Leo Losert | 3 | Bronze |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Killed or Missing in Action or Died as a Result of War (†18 December 1943. Killed in action during World War II.)