Otto Gross

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameOtto•Gross
Used nameOtto•Gross
Born12 January 1890 in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg (GER)
Died16 October 1964 in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg (GER)
AffiliationsSchwimmverein Poseidon, Karlsruhe (GER)
NOC Germany

Biography

German swimmer Otto Gross finished fifth in the 100 backstroke at the 1912 Stockholm Olympic Games. He was handicapped by an arm injury, which hampered his performance. In 1909 and 1910 Gross was German national champion in the 100 backstroke.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1912 Summer Olympics Swimming (Aquatics) GER Otto Gross
100 metres Backstroke, Men (Olympic) 5