Einar Rothman

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameEinar•Rothman
Used nameEinar•Rothman
Nick/petnamesRothis
Born3 January 1888 in Varberg, Halland (SWE)
Died3 September 1952 in Göteborg (Gothenburg), Västra Götaland (SWE)
AffiliationsÖrgryte IS, Göteborg (SWE)
NOC Sweden

Biography

Einar Rothman was a Swedish racewalker who represented Örgryte IS. Rothman was the last of the seven finishers in the final of the 3,500 metres racewalk at the 1908 London Olympics, completing the course almost three minutes behind the winner. He also took part in the 10 miles racewalk at the London Games, but did not finish in his heat.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1908 Summer Olympics Athletics SWE Einar Rothman
3,500 metres Race Walk, Men (Olympic) 7
10 miles Race Walk, Men (Olympic) AC h2 r1/2