Viktor Kalisch

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameViktor•Kalisch
Used nameViktor•Kalisch
Born4 December 1902 in Linz, Oberösterreich (AUT)
Died21 July 1976
AffiliationsEnns-Wildwasserklub, Steyr (AUT)
NOC Austria
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Austrian canoer Viktor Kalisch participated in the 1936 Berlin Olympics, partnering Karl Steinhuber in the kayak doubles over 10,000 metres. The pair won the silver medal, clearly beaten by German canoers Paul Wevers and Ludwig Landen. At European Championships, both won one silver (1933) and two bronze medals (1934, 1936).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1936 Summer Olympics Canoe Marathon (Canoeing) AUT Viktor Kalisch
Kayak Doubles, 10,000 metres, Men (Olympic) Karl Steinhuber 2 Silver

Special Notes