Max Herrmann
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Max•Herrmann |
| Used name | Max•Herrmann |
| Born | 17 March 1885 in Gdańsk, Pomorskie (POL) |
| Died | 29 January 1915 (aged 29 years 10 months 12 days) |
| Measurements | 176 cm / 67 kg |
| Affiliations | Berliner SC, Berlin (GER) |
| NOC |  Germany |
Biography
Sprinter Max Herrmann took part in the 1912 Stockholm Olympic Games in the 100, 200 and 400 m as well as in both relays. In the semifinal the 4x100 relay with Otto Röhr, Erwin Kern and Richard Rau set a world record of 42.3, but in the final the team was disqualified. He was German Champion in 1911 and 1913 in the 400, and was also runner-up seven times in the 100 and 200 from 1910-13.
Herrmann was killed in action in 1915 during World War I while serving with the No. 7 Company 41st Infantry Regiment. He did not return from a snowshoe patrol and was said to have been killed while in Russian captivity.
Personal Bests: 100 – 10.8 (1910); 200 – 21.9 (1914); 400 – 49.9 (1913).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GER |
Max Herrmann | |||
| 100 metres, Men (Olympic) | 3 h16 r1/3 | |||||
| 200 metres, Men (Olympic) | 4 h3 r2/3 | |||||
| 400 metres, Men (Olympic) | 3 h7 r1/3 | |||||
| 4 × 100 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) | Germany | AC r3/3 | ||||
| 4 × 400 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) | Germany | 2 h2 r1/2 |
List mentions
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Killed or Missing in Action or Died as a Result of War (†29 January 1915. Killed in action in World War I.)