About Karl Proisl
Lived 1911 – 1949 (aged 38). Karl Proisl was an Austrian canoeist.
Karl Proisl (Traisen, 9 July 1911 – Beograd, 2 December 1949) was an Austrian sprint canoeist who competed in the 1930s.
At the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, he won two medals with his partner Rupert Weinstabl: a silver in the C-2 1000 m event and a bronze in the C-2 10000 m event.
Proisl also won two medals at the 1938 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships in Vaxholm: a gold in the C-2 1000 m event and silver in the C-2 10000 m event. He competed for Germany because it had annexed Austria at the time of the championships.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Karl Proisl?
Canoe racer
When was Karl Proisl born?
Karl Proisl was born on 9 July 1911 in Traisen.
When did Karl Proisl die?
Karl Proisl died on 2 December 1949 in Belgrade.
What was Karl Proisl's occupation?
Karl Proisl was a canoeist.
What nationality was Karl Proisl?
Karl Proisl was Austrian.
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