Definition
Reinhold Platzer is an Austrian former weightlifter who represented Austria in the men’s light‑heavyweight category at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich.
Overview
Born on 20 May 1948, Platzer emerged as a competitive weightlifter during the late 1960s and early 1970s, a period when Austria was developing a modest presence in international weightlifting. He qualified for the Olympic Games by achieving the required national standards and participated in the 82.5 kg (light‑heavyweight) division in Munich. Although he did not win a medal, his participation contributed to Austria’s representation in the sport on the Olympic stage. After retiring from competition, Platzer’s later activities have not been widely documented in publicly available sources.
Etymology/Origin
The given name Reinhold is of Germanic origin, derived from the elements ragin (“counsel” or “advice”) and hold (“faithful, loyal”). The surname Platzer is an occupational or locational name common in German‑speaking regions, historically referring to a person who lived near a flat area or worked as a “platze” (a term related to a flat piece of land or a place). Both name components are typical in Austria and southern Germany.
Characteristics
- Nationality: Austrian
- Sport: Olympic weightlifting
- Weight class: Light‑heavyweight (up to 82.5 kg) during the 1972 Games
- Olympic appearance: 1972 Munich Summer Olympics (men’s light‑heavyweight)
- Competitive era: Late 1960s – early 1970s
Details of Platzer’s national championship results, personal best lifts, and post‑competitive career are not extensively recorded in readily accessible public archives.
Related Topics
- Weightlifting at the 1972 Summer Olympics
- Austria at the Summer Olympics
- List of Austrian male weightlifters
- Olympic weightlifting categories and history
- Germanic given names and surnames
Note: While Reinhold Platzer’s participation in the 1972 Olympics is documented in Olympic archival records, comprehensive biographical information beyond his athletic involvement is limited.