Karl Schäfer (figure skater)
| Karl Schäfer | |
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Karl Schäfer with Sonja Henie. | |
| Full name | Karl Schäfer |
| Born | 17 May 1909 Vienna, Austria-Hungary |
| Died | 23 April 1976 (aged 66) Vienna, Austria |
| Figure skating career | |
| Country | Austria |
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Karl Schäfer (17 May 1909 – 23 April 1976) was an Austrian figure skater and swimmer. In figure skating, he became a two-time Olympic champion at the 1932 Winter Olympics and the 1936 Winter Olympics. He was also a seven-time World champion (1930–1936) and eight-time European champion (1929–1936). As a swimmer, he competed at the 1928 Summer Olympics in the 200 metre breaststroke.