Erich Lehmann
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Leberecht Julius Erich Ernst•Lehmann |
| Used name | Erich•Lehmann |
| Born | 12 September 1890 in Treppendorf, Lübben, Brandenburg (GER) |
| Died | 9 July 1917 |
| Measurements | 170 cm / 62 kg |
| Affiliations | Charlottenburger Turn-Gemeinde, Berlin (GER) |
| NOC |  Germany |
Biography
Runner Erich Lehmann was eliminated in the heats of the 400 and 800 metres at the 1912 Stockholm Olympic Games. He was also a member of the 4x400 relay which was also eliminated in the heats. The same year he became German Champion in the 800. In 1913 Lehmann set a world record in the 1000 (indoor) and in 1914 another one in the 500. He was killed in action during World War I in 1917 presumably near Berlin, as he is buried in the war cemetery at Berlin-Neukölln.
Personal Bests: 400 – 50.6 (1911); 800 - 2:00.0 (1912).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GER |
Erich Lehmann | |||
| 400 metres, Men (Olympic) | 4 h12 r1/3 | |||||
| 800 metres, Men (Olympic) | 3 h7 r1/3 | |||||
| 4 × 400 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) | Germany | 2 h2 r1/2 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Killed or Missing in Action or Died as a Result of War (†9 July 1918. Listed as missing in action in World War I.)