Emil Juracka
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Emil•Juracka |
| Used name | Emil•Juracka |
| Born | 11 June 1912 in Wien (Vienna), Wien (AUT) |
| Died | 21 February 1944 in Toshchitsa, Mahilyow (BLR) |
| Affiliations | Polizei SV, Wien (AUT) |
| NOC |  Austria |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 1 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Midfielder Emil Juracka was a member of the Austrian field handball team that won the silver medal at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. He played three matches during the tournament. Domestically, he played with Polizei SV Wien (Vienna). In 1944 Juracka succumbed to his injuries sustained during World War II at the main field hospital in Toshchitsa, Russia (now Belorussia).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Handball | AUT |
Emil Juracka | |||
| Handball, Men (Olympic) | Austria | 2 | Silver |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Killed or Missing in Action or Died as a Result of War (†21 February 1944. Killed in action during World War II.)