Karl Hein (athlete)

Karl Hein
Hein in 1936
Personal information
Born11 June 1908
Hamburg, German Empire
Died10 July 1982 (aged 74)
Hamburg, West Germany
Height179 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight103 kg (227 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
EventHammer throw
ClubSV St. Georg, Hamburg
Achievements and titles
Personal best58.77 (1938)
Medal record
Representing  Germany
Olympic Games
1936 BerlinHammer throw
European Championships
1938 ParisHammer throw

Karl Hein (11 June 1908 – 10 July 1982) was a German hammer thrower who won a gold medal at the 1936 Summer Olympics.