Otto Babiasch

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameOtto•Babiasch
Used nameOtto•Babiasch
Born21 March 1937 in Bainet, Suceava (ROU)
Measurements161 cm / 51 kg
AffiliationsBerliner TSC, Berlin (GER)
NOC Germany
Nationality East Germany

Biography

Otto Babiasch was an East German flyweight boxer affiliated with Berliner TSC who competed at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. After a bye in the first round he defeated Japanese Shuta Yoshino in a very close decision 3-2. He was soundly defeated in his quarter-final against Bob Carmody of the USA. Babiasch was East German champion in 1961, 1963, and 1964.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal Nationality As
1964 Summer Olympics Boxing GER GDR Otto Babiasch
Flyweight, Men (Olympic) =5