Gertrude Liebhart

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexFemale
Full nameGertrude•Liebhart (-Fischer)
Used nameGertrude•Liebhart
Born26 October 1928 in Langenzersdorf, Niederösterreich (AUT)
NOC Austria
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Flatwater canoeist Gertrude Liebhart won the silver medal at the 1950 World Championships over 500 metres in the kayak doubles with Fritzi Schwingl. The pair had also won the bronze medal in the same event in 1948. At the 1952 Helsinki Olympics, Liebhart competed in the kayak singles and won the silver medal over 500 metres. She was the niece of Karl Molnar.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1952 Summer Olympics Canoe Sprint (Canoeing) AUT Gertrude Liebhart
Kayak Singles, 500 metres, Women (Olympic) 2 Silver

Olympic family relations

Special Notes