Johann Pollak
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Johann Franz•Pollak |
| Used name | Johann•Pollak |
| Born | 23 December 1948 in Linz, Oberösterreich (AUT) |
| Died | 15 September 2019 in Marseille (Marseilles), Bouches-du-Rhône (FRA) |
| Measurements | 193 cm / 93 kg |
| Affiliations | JC Manner, Wien (AUT) |
| NOC |  Austria |
Biography
Johann Pollak competed in judo for Austria at the 1972 and 1976 Olympics. He was Austrian Junior Champion in 1972-73 and won a state title in 1975. He also competed at the 1971 and 1972 European Championships. At the 1972 World Student Championships he won silver as a heavyweight and bronze in Open Class.
Pollak was World Military Champion in 1971 and 1973. He placed fifth at the 1975 World Championships. His career was as an artist. Pollak worked as a painter, woodcutter, engraver, and sculptor.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 Summer Olympics | Judo | AUT |
Johann Pollak | |||
| Open Class, Men (Olympic) | =19 | |||||
| 1976 Summer Olympics | Judo | AUT |
Johann Pollak | |||
| Half-Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) | =18 |