Karl Schwitalle | |
Fullname: | Karl Wilhelm Johann Schwitalle |
Birth Date: | 12 April 1906 |
Birth Place: | Breslau, German Empire |
Death Place: | Stettin, Nazi Germany |
Sport: | Weightlifting |
Weight Class: | 67.5 kg |
Team: | National team |
Updated: | 6 October 2016 |
Karl Wilhelm Johann Schwitalle (12 April 1906 – 7 February 1945) was a Polish born German male weightlifter, who competed in the lightweight class and represented Germany at international competitions. He won the bronze medal at the 1938 World Weightlifting Championships in the 67.5 kg category. He participated at the 1936 Summer Olympics in the 67.5 kg event finishing fourth.[1]
He was killed in action during World War II.[2]