Rudolf Karsch
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Rudolf Horst•Karsch |
| Used name | Rudolf•Karsch |
| Born | 26 December 1913 in Leipzig, Sachsen (GER) |
| Died | 10 December 1950 in Leipzig, Sachsen (GER) (Died between 9 and 10 December 1950.) |
| Affiliations | RC Wettina 06, Leipzig (GER) |
| NOC |  Germany |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
In 1934, track cyclist Rudolf Karsch became German tandem champion with Ernst Ihbe. At the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games Karsch won the bronze medal in the 1,000m time trial. Sadly, he retired from cycling in 1939 after a serious accident on the track. He started to make a comeback with the former GDR in 1950, but without success. Later that year he was found dead in his flat in Erfurt as a result of sluicing gas poisoning. The circumstances surrounding his death were never established.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Cycling Track (Cycling) | GER |
Rudolf Karsch | |||
| 1,000 metres Time Trial, Men (Olympic) | 3 | Bronze |