Charles Karle

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameCharles George•Karle
Used nameCharles•Karle
Born15 May 1898 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (USA)
Died24 June 1946 in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania (USA)
Measurements183 cm / 79 kg
AffiliationsPennsylvania Barge Club, Philadelphia (USA)
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Charles Karle’s father was German-born and taught his son the exercises he had learned in a German turnverein. It helped him develop very strong muscles and Karle became an excellent athlete, excelling in cycling, speed skating, and gymnastics in addition to rowing. As a rower, Karle represented the Penn Barge Club, winning several national titles in the fours, accompanied by Bill Miller and Ernest Bayer. The sport of cycling unfortunately contributed to Karle’s death – he was hit by a car while training one day in Philadelphia and died as a result.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1928 Summer Olympics Rowing USA Charles Karle
Coxless Fours, Men (Olympic) United States 2 Silver

Special Notes