About Oscar Schiele
Lived 1889 – 1950 (aged 61). Oscar Schiele was a German swimmer.
Oskar Schiele (April 14, 1889 – July 1, 1950) was a German freestyle and backstroke swimmer who competed in the 1906 Intercalated Games 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 the 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.
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Who was Oscar Schiele?
German swimmer (1889–1950)
When was Oscar Schiele born?
Oscar Schiele was born on 14 April 1889 in Halberstadt.
When did Oscar Schiele die?
Oscar Schiele died on 1 July 1950 in Magdeburg.
What was Oscar Schiele's occupation?
Oscar Schiele was a swimmer.
What nationality was Oscar Schiele?
Oscar Schiele was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Oscar Schiele. https://biography.guide/oscar-schiele/
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