About Adolf Kainz
Lived 1903 – 1948 (aged 45). Adolf Kainz was an Austrian canoeist.
Adolf "Adi" Kainz (5 June 1903, in Linz – 12 July 1948) was an Austrian sprint canoeist who competed in the late 1930s. He won the gold medal in the K-2 1000 m event at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin.
Kainz also won a bronze medal in the K-2 10000 m event at the 1938 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships in Vaxholm though he competed under Germany because they had annexed Austria earlier that year.
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Who was Adolf Kainz?
Canoe racer (1903–1948)
When was Adolf Kainz born?
Adolf Kainz was born on 5 June 1903 in Linz.
When did Adolf Kainz die?
Adolf Kainz died on 12 July 1948.
What was Adolf Kainz's occupation?
Adolf Kainz was a canoeist.
What nationality was Adolf Kainz?
Adolf Kainz was Austrian.
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