Kurt Bretting
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Kurt Bretting (6 June 1892 – 30 May 1918) was a German freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.[1]
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Born | (1892-06-06)6 June 1892 Magdeburg, German Empire |
Died | 30 May 1918(1918-05-30) (aged 25) Merville, France |
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Country | Germany |
Sport | Swimming |
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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]