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]
![]() Suvio and Murach (right) at the 1936 Olympics | |||||||||||||||||
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Born | 1 February 1911 Schalke, Gelsenkirchen, Germany | ||||||||||||||||
Died | 16 August 1941 (aged 30) Dubrovka, USSR | ||||||||||||||||
Height | 171 cm (5 ft 7 in) | ||||||||||||||||
Weight | 66 kg (146 lb) | ||||||||||||||||
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Sport | Boxing | ||||||||||||||||
Club | FC Schalke 04 | ||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Below is the record of Michael Murach, a German welterweight boxer who competed at the 1936 Berlin Olympics:
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