Ferdinand Kiefler
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Ferdinand•Kiefler |
| Used name | Ferdinand•Kiefler |
| Born | 4 August 1913 in Wien (Vienna), Wien (AUT) |
| Died | 13 January 1945 in Liblar, Erftstadt, Nordrhein-Westfalen (GER) |
| Affiliations | Ferrowatt, Wien (AUT) |
| NOC |  Austria |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 1 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Forward Ferdinand Kiefler was a member of the Austrian field handball team that won the silver medal at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. He played four matches during the tournament. Domestically, Kiefler played with Ferrowatt Wien (Vienna). He was killed in action in 1945 during the closing weeks of World War II at Liblar near Köln (Cologne).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Handball | AUT |
Ferdinand Kiefler | |||
| Handball, Men (Olympic) | Austria | 2 | Silver |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Killed or Missing in Action or Died as a Result of War (†13 January 1945. Killed in action during World War II.)