Paul Malisch

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameWaldemar Kurt "Paul"•Malisch
Used namePaul•Malisch
Born15 June 1881 in Gorzów Wielkopolski, Lubuskie (POL)
Died9 April 1970 in Berlin, Berlin (GER)
AffiliationsBerliner Schwimmclub
NOC Germany
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

German swimmer Paul Malisch qualified for the 1912 Stockholm Games at the age of 30, and won the bronze medal in the 200 metres breaststroke. Malisch also finished fourth in the 400 breast. In the former GDR, he lived in East Berlin and was known, honoured, and swam at swimming festivals until the early-1960s. Malisch remained connected with swimming throughout his life, even after his active competitive career.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1912 Summer Olympics Swimming (Aquatics) GER Paul Malisch
200 metres Breaststroke, Men (Olympic) 3 Bronze
400 metres Breaststroke, Men (Olympic) 4