Rudolf Watzl
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Intercalated Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Rudolf•Watzl |
| Used name | Rudolf•Watzl |
| Born | 14 April 1882 in Wien (Vienna), Wien (AUT) |
| Died | 15 August 1915 in Przemyśl, Podkarpackie (POL) |
| Affiliations | Wiener Ringsport-Klub, Wien (AUT) |
| NOC |  Austria |
| Medals | IG |
| Gold | 1 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
Biography
Rudolf Watzl began wrestling in 1904, competing for Wiener Ringsport-Klub. Watzl won two wrestling medals at the 1906 Olympics, with a gold in lightweight Greco-Roman and a bronze in the all-around competition. Watzl served with the Austro-Hungarian Army during World War I. During a counter-offensive that re-captured the Przemysl fortress that had been taken by the Russians, he became ill and was taken prisoner. He died of typhoid fever on 15 August 1915.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 Intercalated Games | Wrestling | AUT |
Rudolf Watzl | |||
| Lightweight, Greco-Roman, Men (Intercalated) | 1 | Gold | ||||
| All-Around, Greco-Roman, Men (Intercalated) | 3 | Bronze |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Killed or Missing in Action or Died as a Result of War (†15 August 1915. Died from illness during World War I.)