Karl Schüßler

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameKarl•Schüßler
Used nameKarl•Schüßler
Born19 March 1924 in Willingen, Willingen (Upland), Hessen (GER)
Died7 January 2023 in Willingen (Upland), Hessen (GER)
AffiliationsSC Willingen, Willingen (Upland) (GER)
NOC Germany
Nationality West Germany

Biography

The first Olympian from SC Willingen, Nordic skier Karl Schüßler took part in the 50 km cross country event at the 1952 Oslo Winter Olympics but did not finish. He won a total of 14 West German championship titles in cross-country skiing and Nordic combined. After his active career Schüßler organized cross-country skiing camps mainly for young people. He also owned a hotel in his hometown Willingen.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal Nationality As
1952 Winter Olympics Cross Country Skiing (Skiing) GER FRG Karl Schüßler
50 kilometres, Men (Olympic) DNF