About Carl Bechler
Lived 1886 – 1945 (aged 59). Carl Bechler was a German sprinter, javelin thrower, writer, athletics competitor, philologist and athlete.
Karl Bechler (14 February 1886 – 29 March 1945) was a German athlete, born in Danzig. He competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. In the 100 metres, Bechler finished second in his first round heat with a time of 11.4 seconds, just behind winner Patrick Roche. The loss meant Bechler did not advance to the semifinals. He also participated in the javelin throw competition, but his result is unknown.
A veteran of World War I, in which he was awarded the Iron Cross, he died from shrapnel wounds in the last days of World War II in the cellar of his house in Danzig.
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Who was Carl Bechler?
German athlete
When was Carl Bechler born?
Carl Bechler was born on 15 February 1886 in Gdańsk.
When did Carl Bechler die?
Carl Bechler died on 29 March 1945 in Gdańsk.
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Carl Bechler was a sprinter, javelin thrower, writer, athletics competitor, philologist and athlete.
What nationality was Carl Bechler?
Carl Bechler was German.
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