Joachim Karsch (June 20, 1897 – February 11, 1945) was a German artist. He was born in Breslau and died in Groß Gandern, Sternberg. In 1932, he won a bronze medal in the art competitions at the Los Angeles Games for his Stabwechsel ("Baton passing"). He committed suicide during World War II, instead of being taken to a Russian prisoner of war camp. References External links Karsch on artnet 1897 births 1945 suicides German artists Olympic bronze medalists in art competitions Medalists at the 1932 Summer Olympics Suicides in Germany Olympic competitors in art competitions German civilians killed in World War II 1945 deaths