Karl Kistner

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameKarl Reinhold•Kistner
Used nameKarl•Kistner
Born19 June 1929 in Nürnberg, Bayern (GER)
Died2008
NOC Germany
Nationality West Germany

Biography

German light-heavyweight boxer Karl Kistner from Nürnberg lost his quarter-final bout at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics against Harry Siljander from Finland by a 2-1 decision. The following year he won his only national title, but at heavyweight. Nothing else is known about his life.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal Nationality As
1952 Summer Olympics Boxing GER FRG Karl Kistner
Light-Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) =5