Ernst Lührsen

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameErnst•Lührsen
Used nameErnst•Lührsen
AffiliationsAltonaer Schwimmverein von 1896
NOC Germany
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Ernst Lührsen was among the German swimming team that won the gold medal in the 200 metres team swimming event at the 1900 Paris Olympics. The German team won easily. The British team would have been formidable but showed up late for the start. No other results are known about Lührsen.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1900 Summer Olympics Swimming (Aquatics) GER Ernst Lührsen
200 metres Freestyle, Men (Olympic) DNS
200 metres Team Swimming, Men (Olympic) Deutscher Schwimm Verband Berlin 1 Gold