About Karl Anderson
Lived 1900 – 1989 (aged 88). Karl Anderson was an American hurdler.
Karl Walter Anderson (November 5, 1900 – February 28, 1989) was an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics. He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In 1924 he finished fifth in the 110 metre hurdles competition at the Paris Games.
Anderson was an All-American hurdler for the Minnesota Golden Gophers track and field team, finishing 3rd in the 110 m hurdles at the 1921 NCAA Track and Field Championships.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Karl Anderson's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Karl Anderson's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Karl Anderson?
American hurdler (1900-1989)
When was Karl Anderson born?
Karl Anderson was born on 5 November 1900 in Minneapolis.
When did Karl Anderson die?
Karl Anderson died on 28 February 1989 in Minneapolis.
What was Karl Anderson's occupation?
Karl Anderson was a hurdler.
What nationality was Karl Anderson?
Karl Anderson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Karl Anderson (hurdler)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Karl Anderson. https://biography.guide/karl-anderson-hurdler/
MLA: "Karl Anderson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/karl-anderson-hurdler/.
Chicago: "Karl Anderson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/karl-anderson-hurdler/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 04:59 UTC