Paul Falk

About

German former pair skater who, along with partner Ria Baran, won gold at the 1952 Olympic Games and back-to-back World Figure Skating Championships in 1951 and 1952.

Before Fame

He was born in the city of Dortmund and skated for the team Dusseldorfer EG.

Trivia

He was disallowed from competing internationally until 1951 due to a worldwide ban on German athletes following World War II.

Family Life

He married his longtime figure skating partner Ria Baran.

Associated With

He and American Dick Button both won gold medals at the 1952 Olympic Games.