Ernst Hack
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Ernst•Hack |
| Used name | Ernst•Hack |
| Born | 16 December 1946 in Ternberg, Oberösterreich (AUT) |
| Died | 1 June 1986 (aged 39 years 5 months 16 days) in Gramastetten, Oberösterreich (AUT) |
| Measurements | 163 cm / 57 kg |
| Affiliations | SK VÖEST, Linz (AUT) |
| NOC |  Austria |
Biography
Ernst Hack was one of the few Austrian wrestlers of international standard in both Greco-Roman and freestyle. He competed at the 1972 München Olympics in the bantamweight division both styles but was eliminated early in both events. He won several national titles.
Ernst’s son Christoph Eric Hack became a well-known writer and historian. In June 1986 Ernst died at the early age of 39 from falling rocks while on a hiking trip.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 Summer Olympics | Wrestling | AUT |
Ernst Hack | |||
| Bantamweight, Greco-Roman, Men (Olympic) | ||||||
| Bantamweight, Freestyle, Men (Olympic) |
List mentions
- Listed in Olympians Who Died in Mountaineering Accidents (Hack died from falling rocks while on a hiking trip.)