Karel Engel
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Karel•Engel |
| Used name | Karel•Engel |
| Born | 28 May 1940 in Praha (Prague), Hlavní město Praha (CZE) |
| Died | 30 December 2018 in Praha (Prague), Hlavní město Praha (CZE) |
| Measurements | 184 cm / 100 kg |
| NOC |  Czechoslovakia |
| Nationality |  Czechia |
Biography
Karel Engel competed at the 1972 München Olympics in freestyle heavyweight. Engel also wrestled at the 1970 and 1972 European Championships, finishing sixth and fifth, respectively. He was a seven-time Czechoslovakian Champion.
Engel was prominent in the Czech Olympians Club, assisting Dana Zátopková in her later years. He later became a stuntman in movies and appeared in 100s of films. Shortly before his death he published a book of his memoirs in sports and film.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | Nationality | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 Summer Olympics | Wrestling | TCH |
CZE |
Karel Engel | |||
| Heavyweight, Freestyle, Men (Olympic) |