About Max Herrmann
Lived 1885 – 1915 (aged 29). Max Herrmann was a German athletics competitor and sprinter.
Max Herrmann (March 17, 1885 – January 29, 1915) was a German track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He was born in Danzig, German Empire.
In 1912 he was eliminated in the first round of the 100 metres competition as well as of the 400 metres event. He was eliminated in the semi-finals in the 200 metres competition. He was also a member of the German relay team, which was disqualified in the final of the 4 × 100 metre relay competition after a fault with its second baton passing. In the 4 × 400 metre relay event, he was eliminated with the German team in the first round.
He was killed in action during World War I.
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Who was Max Herrmann?
German sprinter (1885–1915)
When was Max Herrmann born?
Max Herrmann was born on 17 March 1885 in Gdańsk.
When did Max Herrmann die?
Max Herrmann died on 29 January 1915.
What was Max Herrmann's occupation?
Max Herrmann was an athletics competitor and sprinter.
What nationality was Max Herrmann?
Max Herrmann was German.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Max Herrmann (athlete)
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