About Alfons Dorfner
Lived 1911 – 1982 (aged 70). Alfons Dorfner was an Austrian canoeist.
Alfons Dorfner (Lembach im Mühlkreis,27 January 1911 – Linz, 22 January 1982) was an Austrian canoeist who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.
He was born in Lembach im Mühlkreis.
In 1936 he won the gold medal in the K-2 1000 metre competition with his partner Adolf Kainz. They also competed in the folding K-2 10000 metre event and finished fourth.
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Who was Alfons Dorfner?
Canoe racer and Olympic champion (1911–1982)
When was Alfons Dorfner born?
Alfons Dorfner was born on 27 January 1911 in Lembach im Mühlkreis.
When did Alfons Dorfner die?
Alfons Dorfner died on 22 January 1982 in Linz.
What was Alfons Dorfner's occupation?
Alfons Dorfner was a canoeist.
What nationality was Alfons Dorfner?
Alfons Dorfner was Austrian.
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