Karl Bechler (14 February 1886 – 29 March 1945) was a German athlete, born in Danzig.
The loss meant Bechler did not advance to the semifinals.
He also participated in the javelin throw competition, but his result is unknown.
A veteran of World War I, in which he was awarded the Iron Cross, he died from shrapnel wounds in the last days of World War II in the cellar of his house in Danzig.
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