Walter Bathe
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Walter•Bathe |
| Used name | Walter•Bathe |
| Born | 1 December 1892 in Proboszczów, Dolnośląskie (POL) |
| Died | 18 September 1959 in Cesenatico, Forlì-Cesena (ITA) |
| Affiliations | ASV Breslau |
| NOC |  Germany |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 2 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 2 |
Biography
Swimmer Walter Bathe won two gold medals in the 200 and 400 breaststroke at the 1912 Olympics. He set two world records in 1910 in the 100 breaststroke with 1:18.4 and 1:17.8. In 1911, 1912, 1916 and 1917 he was German Champion in the 100 breast. Bathe won over 600 swim trophies in his long career but the two gold medals he received from the King of Sweden were the only awards which survived World War II because he carried them on his person.
After World War II Bathe lived in Augsburg, and by profession was a pharmacist. He died from a stroke while swimming in the waters of the Adriatic Sea in front of Cesenatico during a holiday. In 1970 Bathe was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 Summer Olympics | Swimming (Aquatics) | GER |
Walter Bathe | |||
| 200 metres Breaststroke, Men (Olympic) | 1 | Gold | ||||
| 400 metres Breaststroke, Men (Olympic) | 1 | Gold |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Set a European Record in Long Course Swimming (100 m breaststroke – 2 October 1910 - 24 May 1914: 1:18.4 (2 October 1910; Magdeburg, GER), 1:17.8 (18 December 1910; Budapest, HUN))
- Listed in Olympians Who Set a World Record in Long Course Swimming (100 m breaststroke – 2 October 1910 - 24 May 1914: 1:18.4 (2 October 1910; Magdeburg, GER), 1:17.8 (18 December 1910; Budapest, HUN))