Josef Schäffer

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJosef•Schäffer
Used nameJosef•Schäffer
Born2 July 1891 in Moravia (CZE)
Measurements183 cm / 78 kg
AffiliationsWiener AC, Wien (AUT)
NOC Austria

Biography

Josef Schäffer was Austrian champion at pole vault in 1914, shot put in 1911, and decathlon in 1913. He qualified for the 1912 Stockholm Olympics and competed in four events. Schäffer placed 13th in the shot, 29th in the discus throw, 16th in discus throw both hands, and 10th in decathlon.

Personal Bests: SP – 12.80 (1912); DT – 42.09 (1914); Dec – 5049 (1912).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1912 Summer Olympics Athletics AUT Josef Schäffer
Shot Put, Men (Olympic) 13
Discus Throw, Men (Olympic) 29
Discus Throw, Both Hands, Men (Olympic) 16
Decathlon, Men (Olympic) 10