Franz Sterzl
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Franz Josef•Sterzl |
| Used name | Franz•Sterzl |
| Born | 6 February 1908 in Aspang-Markt, Niederösterreich (AUT) |
| Died | 9 February 2000 in Salzburg, Salzburg (AUT) |
| Affiliations | Weiß-Rot-Weiß, Wien (AUT) |
| NOC |  Austria |
Biography
Franz Sterzl was a four-time Austrian champion in decathlon in 1932, 1935-36, and 1938. At the 1936 Berlin Olympics he retired after the eighth event (pole vault) and was listed as DNF. Domestically, Sterzl represented Weiß-Rot-Weiß Wien (Vienna).
Personal Best: Dec – 5782 (1936).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Athletics | AUT |
Franz Sterzl | |||
| Decathlon, Men (Olympic) |
Errata
Date of birth previously listed as 8 February 1908, but baptismal records confirm 6 February to be correct.