Karl Schäfer 1909 – 1976

Biography

Karl Schäfer was born on May 17, 1909, in Vienna, Austria, during a remarkable era for European athletics and the arts. Throughout his life, he distinguished himself as both a figure skater and swimmer, pursuing excellence in two demanding sports that required dedication, grace, and athletic prowess. His dual achievements reflected the versatility and determination that defined his character.

Schäfer spent much of his life in Austria, the country of his birth, where he contributed to the sporting traditions of Vienna and its surrounding regions. His accomplishments in figure skating and swimming left an impression during his active years, representing the competitive spirit of early twentieth-century Austria.

He passed away on April 23, 1976, in Purkersdorf, at the age of sixty-six. His final resting place is at Hernalser Friedhof in Vienna’s Hernals district, where he remains among the community he called home. Karl Schäfer’s legacy endures as a testament to the dedication of Austrian athletes during the interwar period and beyond.