Karl Schwitalle
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Karl Wilhelm Johann•Schwitalle |
| Used name | Karl•Schwitalle |
| Born | 12 April 1906 in Wrocław, Dolnośląskie (POL) |
| Died | 7 February 1945 in Dąbie, Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie (POL) |
| Measurements | 67 kg |
| NOC |  Germany |
Biography
Karl Schwitalle came fourth at the 1936 Berlin Olympics in the weightlifting lightweight class. In 1938, he won the bronze medal at the World Championships and in 1942 won his only national title, having previously been runner-up in 1935-37 and 1939-41. Schwitalle was killed in action in Poland in 1945 during World War II.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Weightlifting | GER |
Karl Schwitalle | |||
| Lightweight, Men (Olympic) | 4 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Killed or Missing in Action or Died as a Result of War (†7 February 1945. Killed in action in World War II.)