Paul Schweifer

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full namePaul•Schweifer
Used namePaul•Schweifer
Born30 March 1914 in Kleinhöflein (AUT)
Died21 November 1941 in Tim, Kursk (RUS)
AffiliationsBC Wieden, Wien (AUT)
NOC Austria

Biography

Boxer Paul Schweifer took part in the light-heavyweight division at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. However, he lost his first-round bout to Danish boxer Børge Holm on a decision. Domestically, Schweifer boxed with BC Wieden Wien (Vienna). During World War II, he was killed in action in 1941 near Kursk at the Eastern Front.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1936 Summer Olympics Boxing AUT Paul Schweifer
Light-Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) =16

Special Notes