Josef Klapuch

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games • Opening Flagbearer
SexMale
Full nameJosef•Klapuch
Used nameJosef•Klapuch
Born10 February 1906 in Zbyslavice, Moravskoslezský kraj (CZE)
Died18 December 1985 (aged 79 years 10 months 8 days) in Praha (Prague), Hlavní město Praha (CZE)
AffiliationsAFK Stráže, Praha (CZE)
NOC Czechoslovakia
Nationality Czechia
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Josef Klapuch had the following finishes at major championships – 1934 European Championship: Unlimited Freestyle (2nd); 1937 European Championship: Unlimited Greco-Roman (3rd).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal Nationality As
1936 Summer Olympics Wrestling TCH CZE Josef Klapuch
Heavyweight, Greco-Roman, Men (Olympic) AC
Heavyweight, Freestyle, Men (Olympic) 2 Silver

Other participations

Games Role NOC Nationality As
1936 Summer Olympics Flagbearer at the Opening Ceremony TCH CZE Josef Klapuch