Karl Knight

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games (non-medal events)
SexMale
Full nameKarl McKinley•Knight
Used nameKarl•Knight
Born21 February 1896 in Washington, District of Columbia (USA)
Died25 November 1951
AffiliationsWashington Canoe Club, Washington (USA)
NOC United States

Biography

Karl Knight competed in three of the canoeing demonstration events at the 1924 Paris Olympics and won in the kayak fours. He was a member of the Washington Canoe Club. Knight’s brother, Harry competed alongside him in canoeing at the 1924 Olympics.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1924 Summer Olympics Canoe Sprint (Canoeing) USA Karl Knight
Kayak Fours, 800 metres, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) United States 1
Canadian Doubles, 800 metres, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) Harry Knight, Jr. 3
Canadian Fours, 800 metres, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) United States 2

Olympic family relations