Karl Storch
- August 16, 1992
- 78 years
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Karl Storch, 78, German hammer thrower and Olympic medalist (1952).
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|Karl Storch (21 August 1913 – 16 August 1992) was a German athlete, who mainly competed in the hammer throw. He was born in Fulda.
The member of SC Borussia Fulda competed for Germany in the 1952 Summer Olympics held in Helsinki, Finland in the hammer throw where he won the silver medal (invalid - 56,45m - 58,18m - 58,86m - 57,80m - 58,38m).
The coal dealer, father of four daughters, stood 1,84m, with a weight of 110 kg in competition.
Karl Storch was awarded the Rudolf Harbig-Gedächtnispreis in 1954.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
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1.In which German city was Karl Storch born?
- A.Berlin
- B.Fuldacorrect
- C.Frankfurt
- D.Munich
Karl Storch was born in Fulda according to his biographical entry.
Source: biographical introduction
2.In what year was Karl Storch born?
- A.1910
- B.1916
- C.1919
- D.1913correct
Karl Storch was born on 21 August 1913.
Source: biographical introduction
3.What was Karl Storch's primary athletic discipline?
- A.Hammer throwcorrect
- B.Shot put
- C.Javelin throw
- D.Discus throw
Karl Storch was a German athlete who mainly competed in the hammer throw.
Source: biographical introduction
4.For which sports club was Karl Storch a member?
- A.SC Borussia Fuldacorrect
- B.Bayern Munich
- C.SC Berlin
- D.Eintracht Frankfurt
Karl Storch was a member of the club SC Borussia Fulda.
Source: career section
5.At which Summer Olympics did Karl Storch compete?
- A.1952correct
- B.1948
- C.1960
- D.1956
Karl Storch competed for Germany in the 1952 Summer Olympics held in Helsinki.
Source: career section
6.What medal did Karl Storch win at the 1952 Summer Olympics?
- A.No medal
- B.Bronze
- C.Silvercorrect
- D.Gold
Karl Storch won the silver medal in the hammer throw at the 1952 Summer Olympics.
Source: career section
7.What was the measurement of the best throw recorded by Karl Storch at the 1952 Olympics?
- A.58,86mcorrect
- B.58,18m
- C.58,38m
- D.56,45m
Karl Storch achieved a best throw of 58,86m during the 1952 Olympic hammer throw competition.
Source: career section
8.What was Karl Storch's profession outside of athletics?
- A.Coal dealercorrect
- B.Baker
- C.Carpenter
- D.School teacher
Karl Storch worked as a coal dealer.
Source: personal life section
9.How many daughters did Karl Storch have?
- A.Three
- B.Five
- C.Two
- D.Fourcorrect
Karl Storch was the father of four daughters.
Source: personal life section
10.How tall was Karl Storch during his competition days?
- A.1,95m
- B.1,78m
- C.1,90m
- D.1,84mcorrect
Karl Storch stood 1,84m tall during his time as an athlete.
Source: personal life section
11.What was the competition weight of Karl Storch?
- A.120 kg
- B.110 kgcorrect
- C.100 kg
- D.90 kg
Karl Storch weighed 110 kg during his competition years.
Source: personal life section
12.Which award was presented to Karl Storch in 1954?
- A.German Athlete Medal
- B.Olympic Gold Cross
- C.Fulda Sports Award
- D.Rudolf Harbig-Gedächtnispreiscorrect
Karl Storch was awarded the Rudolf Harbig-Gedächtnispreis in 1954.
Source: awards section
13.In which city were the 1952 Summer Olympics held?
- A.Helsinkicorrect
- B.Berlin
- C.Stockholm
- D.Oslo
The 1952 Summer Olympics, where Karl Storch competed, were held in Helsinki, Finland.
Source: career section
14.On what date did Karl Storch die?
- A.16 August 1992correct
- B.21 September 1992
- C.16 September 1992
- D.21 August 1992
Karl Storch passed away on 16 August 1992.
Source: biographical introduction
15.What was the age of Karl Storch at the time of his death?
- A.80
- B.77
- C.75
- D.78correct
Karl Storch was 78 years old at the time of his death.
Source: biographical introduction
16.What was the month of Karl Storch's birth?
- A.June
- B.July
- C.Augustcorrect
- D.September
Karl Storch was born on 21 August 1913.
Source: biographical introduction
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