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 ColumbiaUSA
Died25 November 1951 (aged 55 years 9 months 4 days) in Arlington, VirginiaUSA
AffiliationsWashington Canoe Club — Washington, District of ColumbiaUSA
NOCUnited StatesUSA

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 (K4), 800 metres, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) United States 1
Canoe Doubles (C2), 800 metres, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) Harry Knight, Jr. 3
Canoe Fours (C4), 800 metres, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) United States 2

Olympic family relations