Hermann Palka

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameHermann•Palka
Used nameHermann•Palka
Born21 March 1921 in Schottwien, Niederösterreich (AUT)
Died9 March 2004 in Wiener Neustadt, Niederösterreich (AUT)
NOC Austria

Biography

Hermann Palka was an Austrian bobsledder participating in the 1952 Oslo Winter Olympics. With the four-men bob they were fifth. From 1948-50 Palka was president of his home club WSV Semmering.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1952 Winter Olympics Bobsleigh (Bobsleigh) AUT Hermann Palka
Four, Men (Olympic) Austria 1 5