About Karel Klančnik
Lived 1917 – 2009 (aged 92). Karel Klančnik was a Slovenian and Yugoslav ski jumper and ski jumping coach.
Karel Klančnik was a Yugoslavian ski jumper who competed in the late 1940s and early 1950s. He finished 23rd in the individual large hill at the 1948 Winter Olympics and tied for 29th in the same event at the 1952 Winter Olympics.
Klančnik's best career finish was 13th in an individual normal hill event in Austria in 1953. At the time of his death, he was one of the oldest living Slovenian athletes.
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Who was Karel Klančnik?
ski jumper
When was Karel Klančnik born?
Karel Klančnik was born on 30 May 1917 in Mojstrana.
When did Karel Klančnik die?
Karel Klančnik died on 8 December 2009 in Mojstrana.
What was Karel Klančnik's occupation?
Karel Klančnik was a ski jumper and ski jumping coach.
What nationality was Karel Klančnik?
Karel Klančnik was Slovenian and Yugoslav.
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