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Władysław Karaś

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Władysław Karaś
Personal information
Born(1893-08-31)31 August 1893
Kielce, Russian Empire
Died28 May 1942(1942-05-28) (aged 48)
Magdalenka, Poland
Sport
SportSports shooting
Medal record
Men's shooting
Representing  Poland
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1936 Berlin 50 m rifle, prone

Władysław Karaś (31 August 1893 – 28 May 1942) was a Polish military officer and sport shooter who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.[1] In 1936 he won the bronze medal in the 50 metre rifle prone event.

He was born in Kielce and died in Magdalenka. He was part of the Polish Resistance Army and was executed by the Germans.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Władysław Karaś". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 26 January 2015.
  2. ^ "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 26 January 2015.