Herbert von Kuhlberg
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Herbert Paul Georg•von Kuhlberg |
| Used name | Herbert•von Kuhlberg |
| Other names | Herberts Pauls Georgs fon Kūlbergs, Герберт Пауль Георг фон Кульберг |
| Born | 22 November 1893 in Rīga, Rīga (LAT) |
| Died | 12 September 1915 (aged 21 years 9 months 20 days) in Daugavpils, Daugavpils (LAT) |
| Affiliations | 1. Baltijas Peldēšanas Biedrība |
| NOC |  Russian Federation |
| Nationality |  Latvia |
Biography
Herbert von Kuhlberg was the son of a merchant of German descent. Placing fourth in the first heat of the 100 metres freestyle in 1912, he was the first swimmer to represent Russia at Olympic Games. In 1913, von Kuhlberg enrolled at the Department of Commerce of the Riga Polytechnic Institute but was drafted the following year to serve in the 2nd Life Dragoon Pskov Regiment to fight in World War I. With the rank of an ensign, he was wounded near Daugavpils, Latvia, and died from his wounds a few days later.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | Nationality | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 Summer Olympics | Swimming (Aquatics) | RUS |
LAT |
Herbert von Kuhlberg | |||
| 100 metres Freestyle, Men (Olympic) | 4 h1 r1/4 |
List mentions
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Killed or Missing in Action or Died as a Result of War (†September 12 1915. Died as a result of a war wound)