About Harry Kurschat
Lived 1930 – 2022 (aged 91). Harry Kurschat was a German boxer.
Harry Kurschat (3 November 1930 – 21 January 2022) was a German boxer who competed in the lightweight division during his career as an amateur for West Germany. He was born and died in Berlin.
Amateur career Kurschat was the German amateur lightweight champion 1953, 1954, and 1956, as well as the European amateur champion in 1955. He was the Olympic silver medalist at 1956 Melbourne Olympic games in the lightweight class for United Team of Germany.
Olympic results 1st round bye Defeated Celedonio Espinosa (Philippines) points Defeated Zygmunt Milewski (Poland) KO 3 Defeated Tony Byrne (Ireland) points Lost to Richard McTaggart (Great Britain) points
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Who was Harry Kurschat?
West German boxer (1933–2022)
When was Harry Kurschat born?
Harry Kurschat was born on 3 November 1930 in Berlin.
When did Harry Kurschat die?
Harry Kurschat died on 21 January 2022 in Berlin.
What was Harry Kurschat's occupation?
Harry Kurschat was a boxer.
What nationality was Harry Kurschat?
Harry Kurschat was German.
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