Kurt Bretting
Kurt Bretting (6 June 1892 – 30 May 1918) was a German freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.[1]
.png.webp) In Hamburg, c. 1912 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 June 1892 Magdeburg, German Empire |
| Died | 30 May 1918 (aged 25) Merville, France |
| Sport | |
| Country | Germany |
| Sport | Swimming |
He was born in Magdeburg and was killed in action in Merville, Nord, France during World War I.[2]
In 1912 he finished fourth in the 100 metre freestyle event. He was also a member of the German relay team which finished fourth in the 4x200 metre freestyle relay competition.[3]
References
- "Kurt Bretting". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 3 August 2015.
- "Olympians Who Were Killed or Missing in Action or Died as a Result of War". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 3 August 2015.
- "Kurt Bretting". Olympedia. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
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