Karl Neumeister

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameKarl•Neumeister
Used nameKarl•Neumeister
Born15 August 1903 in Bairisch Kölldorf, Steiermark (AUT)
Died2 October 1990 in Wien (Vienna), Wien (AUT)
NOC Austria

Biography

Karl Neumeister was an Austrian equestrian rider who participated in the 1936 Berlin Olympics. He came 14th in the individual eventing event.

He was a highly decorated Oberst in the Wehrmacht during World War II, and a recipient of the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross, which was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Neumeister commanded the Panzergrenadier-Regiment 1.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1936 Summer Olympics Equestrian Eventing (Equestrian) AUT Karl Neumeister
Individual, Men (Olympic) Karolus 14