About Max Ritter
Lived 1886 – 1974 (aged 87). Max Ritter was a German swimmer.
Richard Max Ritter (November 7, 1886 – May 24, 1974) was a German freestyle and backstroke swimmer who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
Biography He was born in Magdeburg and died in Montgomery, Pennsylvania.
In 1908, he was eliminated in the semi-finals of the 100 metre backstroke competition.
Four years later, at the 1912 Olympics, he was eliminated in the quarter-finals of the 100 metre freestyle event. In the 400 metre freestyle competition, he won his heat in the first round and advanced to the next round but did not start in his semi-final heat. He was also a member of the German relay team, which finished fourth in the 4x200 metre freestyle relay event.
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Who was Max Ritter?
German swimmer (1886-1974)
When was Max Ritter born?
Max Ritter was born on 7 November 1886 in Magdeburg.
When did Max Ritter die?
Max Ritter died on 24 May 1974 in Jenkintown.
What was Max Ritter's occupation?
Max Ritter was a swimmer.
What nationality was Max Ritter?
Max Ritter was German.
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