Otto Kohn

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameOtto Karl Ludwig•Kohn
Used nameOtto•Kohn
Born16 July 1907 in Berlin, Berlin (GER)
Died9 May 1992 in Berlin, Berlin (GER)
Measurements172 cm / 65 kg
AffiliationsPSV Berlin, Berlin (GER)
NOC Germany

Biography

Long-distance runner Otto Kohn was eliminated in the heats of the 5K at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics. He won eight German Championships at different distances from 1927-37, and won the 14th Run Cross Berlin in 1935. He also set two German records in the 5,000 and participated in nine international matches. Kohn was educated as a stone cutter.

Personal Best: 5000 – 15:03.0 (1927).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1928 Summer Olympics Athletics GER Otto Kohn
5,000 metres, Men (Olympic) 5 h3 r1/2