Karl Adam Body Transformation and Career Facts

Karl Adam (2 May 1912 in Hagen – 18 June 1976 in Bad Salzuflen) was one of the most successful and innovative German rowing coaches. Although he was never an active rower himself, he helped win 29 medals at major rowing events, including three Olympic gold medals, two world and five European Championships.

== Early life == Adam was born on 2 May 1912 in Vorhalle; at the time an independent district but since 1929, it belongs to the city of Hagen. He received his secondary education at the Oberrealschule in Hagen. In 1931, he started studying towards a teaching degree in the subjects mathematics, physics, and physical education. After obtaining his degree, he joined the Reichsakademie für Leibesübungen in Berlin in 1937. That year, he became student world champion in heavyweight boxing in Paris. World War II finished his sporting career and Adam received serious injuries in Normandy, France. After a time in hospital, he became a prisoner of war with the French forces. In 1948, he had his first job as a teacher at the Lauenburgische Gelehrtenschule in Ratzeburg, Schleswig-Holstein. It was at the Lauenburgische Gelehrtenschule that he was put in charge of school rowing.

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