About Michael Murach
Lived 1911 – 1941 (aged 30). Michael Murach was a boxer.
Michael Murach (1 February 1911 – 16 August 1941) was a German amateur welterweight boxer. He won a silver medal at the 1936 Olympics, losing in the final to Sten Suvio. Murach won a European title in 1937 and five national titles in 1935 and 1937–1940. He was killed in action during World War II.
1936 Olympic results Below is the record of Michael Murach, a German welterweight boxer who competed at the 1936 Berlin Olympics:
Round of 32: bye Round of 16: defeated Walter Pack (Great Britain) on points Quarterfinal: defeated Hens Dekkers (Netherlands) on points Semifinal: defeated Roger Tritz (France) on points Final: lost to Sten Suvio (Finland) on points (was awarded silver medal)
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Who was Michael Murach?
boxer (1911-1941)
When was Michael Murach born?
Michael Murach was born on 1 February 1911 in Gelsenkirchen.
When did Michael Murach die?
Michael Murach died on 16 August 1941 in Nevskaya Dubrovka.
What was Michael Murach's occupation?
Michael Murach was a boxer.
What nationality was Michael Murach?
Michael Murach's recorded nationality: Weimar Republic, Nazi Germany.
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