Karel Kněnický
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Karel•Kněnický |
| Used name | Karel•Kněnický |
| Born | 30 March 1908 in Praha (Prague), Hlavní město Praha (CZE) |
| Died | 9 April 1995 in Praha (Prague), Hlavní město Praha (CZE) |
| Measurements | 176 cm / 72 kg |
| Affiliations | VS Praha, Praha (CZE) |
| NOC |  Czechoslovakia |
| Nationality |  Czechia |
Biography
Karel Kněnický was a Czechoslovak track and field athlete who represented VS Praha. As a sprinter Kněnický ran in the 100, 200, and 4 × 400 metres relay at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics, reaching the quarter-finals in the 200 metres. At the 1936 Berlin Olympics he ran in the 400 metres and the 4 × 400 metres relay, reaching the quarter-finals in the former.
Personal Bests: 100 – 10.8d (1928); 200 – 22.0 (1935); 400 – 49.1 (1934).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | Nationality | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Summer Olympics | Athletics | TCH |
CZE |
Karel Kněnický | |||
| 100 metres, Men (Olympic) | 3 h8 r1/4 | ||||||
| 200 metres, Men (Olympic) | 5 h4 r2/4 | ||||||
| 4 × 400 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) | Czechoslovakia | 5 h2 r1/2 | |||||
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Athletics | TCH |
CZE |
Karel Kněnický | |||
| 400 metres, Men (Olympic) | 6 h4 r2/4 | ||||||
| 4 × 100 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) | Czechoslovakia | ||||||
| 4 × 400 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) | Czechoslovakia | 5 h3 r1/2 |