Karl Quade
German Paralympic volleyball player and athlete
About Karl Quade
Lived 1954 – 2025 (aged 71). Karl Quade was a German standing volleyball player, functionary and sports scientist.
Karl Quade (6 December 1954 – 26 December 2025), also known as Mr. Paralympics, was a German Paralympic volleyball player. He competed for West Germany in the men's standing volleyball event at the 1988 Summer Paralympics, where he won a gold medal.
Quade also competed in athletics at the 1988 Summer Paralympics, placing fourth in the men's shot put event for the A6 / A8 / A9 / L6 classifications.
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Who was Karl Quade?
German Paralympic volleyball player and athlete
When was Karl Quade born?
Karl Quade was born on 6 December 1954.
When did Karl Quade die?
Karl Quade died on 26 December 2025.
What was Karl Quade's occupation?
Karl Quade was a standing volleyball player, functionary and sports scientist.
What nationality was Karl Quade?
Karl Quade was German.
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