Augustus Goessling

Augustus M. Goessling (November 17, 1878 – August 22, 1963) was an American water polo player, breaststroke and backstroke swimmer who represented the United States at the 1904 Summer Olympics and 1908 Summer Olympics. He was born and died in St. Louis, Missouri.

Augustus Goessling
Personal information
Full nameAugustus M. Goessling
National teamUnited States
Born(1878-11-17)November 17, 1878
St. Louis, Missouri
DiedAugust 22, 1963(1963-08-22) (aged 84)
St. Louis, Missouri
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesBackstroke, breaststroke
ClubMissouri Athletic Club
Medal record
Men's water polo
Representing the United States
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1904 St. Louis Team competition

In the 1904 Olympics he won a bronze medal as a member of the Missouri Athletic Club water polo team. Four years later he was eliminated in the first round of the 100-meter backstroke, as well as in the first round of the 200-meter breaststroke.[1]

References

  1. "Augustus Goessling". Olympedia. Retrieved February 24, 2021.


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