Oscar Schiele
Encyclopedia
Oscar Schiele was a German
freestyle
and backstroke
swimmer
who competed in the 1906 Summer Olympics
and in the 1912 Summer Olympics
.
He was born in Halberstadt
and died in Magdeburg
.
In 1906 he won a silver medal as a member of German 4x250 m relay team. He also finished seventh in the one mile freestyle competition
.
Six years later at the 1912 Olympics he was eliminated in the first round of the 400 metre freestyle event
as well as of the 100 metre backstroke competition
. He was also a member of the German relay team which finished fourth in the 4x200 metre freestyle relay event
.
German Empire
The German Empire refers to Germany during the "Second Reich" period from the unification of Germany and proclamation of Wilhelm I as German Emperor on 18 January 1871, to 1918, when it became a federal republic after defeat in World War I and the abdication of the Emperor, Wilhelm II.The German...
freestyle
Freestyle swimming
Freestyle is an unregulated swimming style used in swimming competitions according to the rules of FINA. The front crawl stroke is almost universally used during a freestyle race, as this style is generally the fastest...
and backstroke
Backstroke
The backstroke, also sometimes called the back crawl, is one of the four swimming styles regulated by FINA, and the only regulated style swum on the back. This has the advantage of easy breathing, but the disadvantage of swimmers not being able to see where they are going. It is also the only...
swimmer
Swimming (sport)
Swimming is a sport governed by the Fédération Internationale de Natation .-History: Competitive swimming in Europe began around 1800 BCE, mostly in the form of the freestyle. In 1873 Steve Bowyer introduced the trudgen to Western swimming competitions, after copying the front crawl used by Native...
who competed in the 1906 Summer Olympics
1906 Summer Olympics
The 1906 Intercalated Games or 1906 Olympic Games were an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in Athens, Greece. They were at the time considered to be Olympic Games and were referred to as the "Second International Olympic Games in Athens" by the International Olympic Committee...
and in the 1912 Summer Olympics
1912 Summer Olympics
The 1912 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the V Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Stockholm, Sweden, between 5 May and 27 July 1912. Twenty-eight nations and 2,407 competitors, including 48 women, competed in 102 events in 14 sports...
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He was born in Halberstadt
Halberstadt
Halberstadt is a town in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt and the capital of the district of Harz. It is located on the German Half-Timbered House Road and the Magdeburg–Thale railway....
and died in Magdeburg
Magdeburg
Magdeburg , is the largest city and the capital city of the Bundesland of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. Magdeburg is situated on the Elbe River and was one of the most important medieval cities of Europe....
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In 1906 he won a silver medal as a member of German 4x250 m relay team. He also finished seventh in the one mile freestyle competition
Swimming at the 1906 Summer Olympics
At the 1906 Summer Olympics, only four swimming events were contested. Now called the Intercalated Games, the 1906 Games are no longer considered as an official Olympic Games by the International Olympic Committee.-Medal summary:-Medal table:...
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Six years later at the 1912 Olympics he was eliminated in the first round of the 400 metre freestyle event
Swimming at the 1912 Summer Olympics - Men's 400 metre freestyle
The men's 400 metre freestyle was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1912 Summer Olympics programme. It was the third appearance of the event, which had been introduced in 1904...
as well as of the 100 metre backstroke competition
Swimming at the 1912 Summer Olympics - Men's 100 metre backstroke
The men's 100 metre backstroke was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1912 Summer Olympics programme. It was the second appearance of the event, which had been introduced in 1908. In 1904 a 100 yard event was held...
. He was also a member of the German relay team which finished fourth in the 4x200 metre freestyle relay event
Swimming at the 1912 Summer Olympics - Men's 4 x 200 metre freestyle relay
The men's 4x200 metre freestyle relay was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1912 Summer Olympics programme. It was the second appearance of the event, which had been introduced in 1908...
.