Ernst Pistulla
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Ernst Anton•Pistulla |
| Used name | Ernst•Pistulla |
| Born | 28 November 1906 in Goslar, Niedersachsen (GER) |
| Died | 3 March 1945 in Berlin, Berlin (GER) |
| Affiliations | Boxsportclub Heros München |
| NOC |  Germany |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 1 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Ernst Pistulla won the first German boxing medal ever at the Olympics. At the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics he was the only German to reach a final, but lost the light-heavyweight bout against Argentine Víctor Avendaño. He was 1928 European Amateur Champion in 1928, as he was second at the Olympics and the best European, and in 1930-31. Pistulla fought as a professional through 1935. By profession he was an electrician.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Summer Olympics | Boxing | GER |
Ernst Pistulla | |||
| Light-Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) | 2 | Silver |