Arno Bieberstein

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameArnold Curt "Arno"•Bieberstein
Used nameArno•Bieberstein
Born23 October 1883 in Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt (GER)
Died17 May 1918 in Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt (GER)
AffiliationsSC Hellas Magdeburg, Magdeburg (GER)
NOC Germany
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

German swimmer Arno Bieberstein won a gold medal in the 100 backstroke at the 1908 London Olympics. From 1905-07 he was German champion in the 100 backstroke. Bieberstein competed for SC Hellas Magdeburg. By profession he was a bank clerk. In 1988 he was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame. As a result of a serious accident in childhood Bieberstein suffered from epilepsy. In 1918 while sun bathing on the diving platform in Hellas bath he suffered a seizure from which he died tragically.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1908 Summer Olympics Swimming (Aquatics) GER Arno Bieberstein
100 metres Backstroke, Men (Olympic) 1 Gold

Special Notes