Karl Prochaska

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameKarl Franz Josef•Prochaska
Used nameKarl•Prochaska
Born14 August 1914 in Wien (Vienna), Wien (AUT)
Died30 December 1977
AffiliationsWEV, Wien (AUT)
NOC Austria

Biography

Austrian speed skater Karl Prochaska participated in the 1936 Garmisch-Partenkirchen Winter Olympics. He placed 24th over 5,000 metres. The next year he finished fifth at the Austrian nationals. During World War II he also participated in the German nationals in 1940, but with unknown results.

Personal Bests: 500 – 48.4 (1937); 1500 – 2:35.9 (1935); 5000 – 9:02.6 (1936).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1936 Winter Olympics Speed Skating (Skating) AUT Karl Prochaska
5,000 metres, Men (Olympic) 24