DAVID UNREICH – THE CHAMPION WHO CHALLENGED HITLER

Organized by the Permanent Mission of the Slovak Republic to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva

United Nations Office at Geneva

Slovak National Museum - Museum of Jewish Culture

David Unreich 

The champion who challenged Hitler

Introduction

The unique life story of Bratislava native, Jewish wrestler, and heavyweight champion of the world, David Unreich (1907 – 1957), who between the wars played an important role in mitigating the impact of approaching Fascism on Bratislava’s Jewish community. As an athlete and true champion, he took a stand against Hitler’s totalitarian regime even after he left to the USA.