Benno Karner

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameBenno Richard•Karner
Used nameBenno•Karner
Born1 April 1901 in Graz, Steiermark (AUT)
Died11 December 1970 in Innsbruck, Tirol (AUT)
AffiliationsBobgesellschaft Blitz, Innsbruck (AUT)
NOC Austria

Biography

Benno Karner was a member of the four/five men Austria 2 bob crew that finished 22nd at the 1928 St. Moritz Winter Olympics. Beside Karner, the crew consisted of the brothers Franz and Richard Lorenz, Franz Wohlgemuth and Eduard Pechanda. They were all affiliated with Bobgesellschaft Blitz Innsbruck.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1928 Winter Olympics Bobsleigh (Bobsleigh) AUT Benno Karner
Four/Five, Men (Olympic) Austria 2 22