Karl Schäfer

(1909-1976)

Austrian figure skater

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Karl Schäfer (17 May 1909, in Vienna – 23 April 1976, in Vienna) was an Austrian figure skater and swimmer. In figure skating, he became a two-time Olympic champion at the 1932 Winter Olympics and the 1936 Winter Olympics. He was also a seven-time World champion (1930–1936) and eight-time European champion (1929–1936). As a swimmer, he competed at the 1928 Summer Olympics in the 200 metre breaststroke.

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Born	Karl Schäfer 17 May 1909 Vienna, Wien, Austria
Died	23 April 1976 (aged 66) Purkersdorf, Austria
Zodiac	Taurus
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