About Karl Frei
Lived 1917 – 2011 (aged 94). Karl Frei was a Swiss artistic gymnast.
Karl Frei (8 March 1917 – 18 June 2011) was a Swiss gymnast and Olympic Champion. He competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London where he received a gold medal in the rings discipline.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Karl Frei?
gymnast (1917-2011)
When was Karl Frei born?
Karl Frei was born on 8 March 1917 in Regensdorf.
When did Karl Frei die?
Karl Frei died on 18 June 2011 in Schlieren.
What was Karl Frei's occupation?
Karl Frei was an artistic gymnast.
What nationality was Karl Frei?
Karl Frei was Swiss.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Karl Frei. https://biography.guide/karl-frei/
MLA: "Karl Frei." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/karl-frei/.
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