Fritz Prossinagg

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameFritz•Prossinagg
Used nameFritz•Prossinagg
Born12 August 1930
Died16 February 2023
AffiliationsWiener AC, Wien (AUT)
NOC Austria

Biography

Middle-distance runner Fritz Prossinagg was Austrian champion in the 1,500 metres (1952-53) and 3×1,000 relay (1951, 1953). He was elected for the 1952 Helsinki Olympics. Prossinagg competed in the 1,500 metres but failed to reach the semi-finals. Domestically, he represented Wiener (Vienna) AC.

Personal Best: 1500 – 3:54.76 (1952).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1952 Summer Olympics Athletics AUT Fritz Prossinagg
1,500 metres, Men (Olympic) 5 h3 r1/3