German swimmer
 In Hamburg, "c." 1912 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1892-06-06)6 June 1892 Magdeburg, German Empire |
| Died | 30 May 1918(1918-05-30) (aged 25) Merville, France |
| Sport | |
| Country | Germany |
| Sport | Swimming |
Kurt Bretting (6 June 1892 – 30 May 1918) was a German freestyle swimmer who competed in the: 1912 Summer Olympics.
He was born in Magdeburg and was killed in action in Merville, Nord, France during World War I.
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.
See also※
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/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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| Preceded by | Men's 100 m freestyle World Record Holder April 6, 1912 – July 20, 1912 |
Succeeded by |
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- 1892 births
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- German military personnel killed in World War I
- World record setters in swimming
- Sportspeople from Magdeburg
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