Richard Rößler

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameRichard Karl August•Rößler
Used nameRichard•Rößler
Born25 August 1881 in Wrocław, Dolnośląskie (POL)
Died1 June 1969 in Weiden, Bayern (GER)
AffiliationsSchwimmclub Borussia Breslau
NOC Germany

Biography

German Wrocław-born swimmer Richard Rößler was eliminated in the heats of the 200 breaststroke at the 1908 London Olympics. Roßlerr competed for Schwimmclub Borussia Breslau. During his active career he made 40 national podiums. After World War II he moved to Weiden in Bavaria.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1908 Summer Olympics Swimming (Aquatics) GER Richard Rößler
200 metres Breaststroke, Men (Olympic) 2 h1 r1/3