Kurt Bretting
Kurt Bretting (June 6, 1892 – May 30, 1918) was a German freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 6, 1892 |
| Died | May 30, 1918 (aged 25) |
| 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.
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.
| Records | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Charles Daniels |
Men's 100 m freestyle World Record Holder April 6, 1912 – July 20, 1912 |
Succeeded by Duke Kahanamoku |
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