Michael Murach

Michael Murach (1 February 1911 – 16 August 1941) was a German amateur welterweight boxer. He won a silver medal at the 1936 Olympics, losing in the final to Sten Suvio. Murach won a European title in 1937 and five national titles in 1935 and 1937–1940.[1][2] He was killed in action during World War II.[3][4]

Michael Murach
Suvio and Murach (right) at the 1936 Olympics
Personal information
Born1 February 1911
Schalke, Gelsenkirchen, German Empire
Died16 August 1941 (aged 30)
Dubrovka, USSR
Height171 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Weight66 kg (146 lb)
Sport
SportBoxing
ClubFC Schalke 04
Medal record
Representing  Germany
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1936 Berlin Welterweight
European Amateur Championships
Gold medal – first place 1937 Milan Welterweight

1936 Olympic results

Below is the record of Michael Murach, a German welterweight boxer who competed at the 1936 Berlin Olympics:

  • Round of 32: bye
  • Round of 16: defeated Walter Pack (Great Britain) on points
  • Quarterfinal: defeated Hens Dekkers (Netherlands) on points
  • Semifinal: defeated Roger Tritz (France) on points
  • Final: lost to Sten Suvio (Finland) on points (was awarded silver medal)

References

  1. "Germany1920_1948". Amateur-boxing.strefa.pl. 21 July 2009. Retrieved 7 November 2012.
  2. "European Championships1937". Amateur-boxing.strefa.pl. Retrieved 7 November 2012.
  3. Michael Murach. sports-reference.com
  4. "Olympians Who Were Killed or Missing in Action or Died as a Result of War". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 24 July 2018.


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