Karl Schäfer (figure skater)

Karl Schäfer (17 May 1909 – 23 April 1976) 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.

Karl Schäfer
Karl Schäfer with Sonja Henie.
Full nameKarl Schäfer
Born(1909-05-17)17 May 1909
Vienna, Austria-Hungary
Died23 April 1976(1976-04-23) (aged 66)
Vienna, Austria
Figure skating career
CountryAustria
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