Charles Karle
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Charles George•Karle |
| Used name | Charles•Karle |
| Born | 15 May 1898 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (USA) |
| Died | 24 June 1946 in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania (USA) |
| Measurements | 183 cm / 79 kg |
| Affiliations | Pennsylvania Barge Club, Philadelphia (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 1 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Charles Karle’s father was German-born and taught his son the exercises he had learned in a German turnverein. It helped him develop very strong muscles and Karle became an excellent athlete, excelling in cycling, speed skating, and gymnastics in addition to rowing. As a rower, Karle represented the Penn Barge Club, winning several national titles in the fours, accompanied by Bill Miller and Ernest Bayer. The sport of cycling unfortunately contributed to Karle’s death – he was hit by a car while training one day in Philadelphia and died as a result.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Summer Olympics | Rowing | USA |
Charles Karle | |||
| Coxless Fours, Men (Olympic) | United States | 2 | Silver |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Died in Motor Vehicle Accidents (Boat/Car/Motorcycle/Train) (Died after being hit by a car while training one day in Philadelphia.)