Len Leisching
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Leonard John "Len"•Leisching |
| Used name | Len•Leisching |
| Born | 11 September 1934 in Johannesburg, Gauteng (RSA) |
| Died | 25 February 2018 |
| NOC |  South Africa |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Len Leisching had the following podium finishes at major championships: 3rd in the 1952 Olympics Featherweight class; 1st in the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games Featherweight class.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 Summer Olympics | Boxing | RSA |
Len Leisching | |||
| Featherweight, Men (Olympic) | =3 | Bronze | ||||
| 1956 Summer Olympics | Boxing | RSA |
Len Leisching | |||
| Featherweight, Men (Olympic) | =9 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the British Empire/Commonwealth Games (1–0–0 1954 Vancouver BOX gold: featherweight -57 kg)