Karl Hanisch

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games • Non-starter • Referee
SexMale
Full nameKarl•Hanisch
Used nameKarl•Hanisch
Born20 January 1900
Died5 March 1957
AffiliationsWiener Sport-Club, Wien (AUT)
NOC Austria

Biography

Fencer Karl Hanisch was a member of the Austrian sabre team that finished fifth at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. He also participated in the individual and team épée events but was eliminated in the first round of both. He also acted as an international judge at the Berlin Games.

In 1931, Hanisch won a bronze medal at the World Championships with the Austrian foil team. He won five Austrian Championships at épée in 1934 and 1936, foil in 1944 and 1948, and sabre in 1944. He also enjoyed podium finishes in épée between 1932-49, and sabre from 1931-46.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1936 Summer Olympics Fencing AUT Karl Hanisch
Épée, Individual, Men (Olympic) 8 p2 r1/4
Épée, Team, Men (Olympic) Austria 3 p4 r1/4
Sabre, Team, Men (Olympic) Austria =5
1948 Summer Olympics Fencing AUT Karl Hanisch
Sabre, Individual, Men (Olympic) DNS
Sabre, Team, Men (Olympic) Austria DNS

Referee

Games Sport (Discipline) / Event NOC / Team Phase Unit Role As
1936 Summer Olympics Fencing AUT Karl Hanisch
Sabre, Team, Men (Olympic) Final Pool Italy — Poland Judge
Sabre, Team, Men (Olympic) Final Pool Hungary — Poland Jury President

Special Notes