About Karl Volkmer
Lived 1922 – 2023 (aged 101). Karl Volkmer was a Swiss middle-distance runner and sprinter.
Karl Volkmer (20 March 1922 – 19 December 2023) was a Swiss sprinter. He competed in the men's 4 × 400 metres relay at the 1948 Summer Olympics. Volkmer turned 100 in March 2022. He died on 19 December 2023, at the age of 101.
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Who was Karl Volkmer?
Swiss middle-distance runner and sprinter
When was Karl Volkmer born?
Karl Volkmer was born on 20 March 1922 in Basel.
When did Karl Volkmer die?
Karl Volkmer died on 19 December 2023 in Ettingen.
What was Karl Volkmer's occupation?
Karl Volkmer was a middle-distance runner and sprinter.
What nationality was Karl Volkmer?
Karl Volkmer was Swiss.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Karl Volkmer. https://biography.guide/karl-volkmer/
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