Otto Röhr

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameFranz Hermann Otto•Röhr
Used nameOtto•Röhr
Born22 November 1891 in Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt (GER)
Died8 January 1972 in Arnsberg, Nordrhein-Westfalen (GER)
Measurements193 cm / 81 kg
AffiliationsSCC Berlin
NOC Germany

Biography

Otto Röhr was on the German sprint relay at Stockholm in 1912 that set a world record of 42.3 in winning heat three and was favored in the final, in the United States’ absence. Germany fell prey to a faulty baton pass in the final, however, and was disqualified. Röhr also participated in the high jump, but failed to make the final, and the decathlon, retiring after the high jump. In 1915 and 1919 Röhr was German Champion in the 110 hurdles. By profession he became a sales agent.

Personal Bests: HJ – 1.80 (1912); Dec - 4672 (1911).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1912 Summer Olympics Athletics GER Otto Röhr
4 × 100 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) Germany AC r3/3
High Jump, Men (Olympic) NP r1/2
Decathlon, Men (Olympic) DNF