Erwin Sietas, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Erwin Sietas

swimmer

Date of Birth: 24-Jul-1910

Place of Birth: Hamburg, Germany

Date of Death: 20-Jul-1989

Profession: swimmer

Nationality: Germany

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Erwin Sietas (24 July 1910 – 20 July 1989) was a German swimmer who specialized in the 200 m breaststroke.
He competed at the 1928, 1932 and 1936 Olympics and finished in fourth, fourth and second place, respectively.
Sietas was known for his fast start; in 1932 and 1936 he led he race, but faded at the finish.
He won three medals at the European championships, including a gold in 1934.Between 1928 and 1936 Sietas won all national titles, and in 1935 set a world record in the 200 m breaststroke.
He was the only European breaststroke swimmer to win an Olympic medal between 1928 and 1952.
In 1992 he was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame.

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