Otto Maier
German rowing coxswain
About Otto Maier
Lived 1887 – 1957 (aged 69). Otto Maier was a German coxswain.
Otto Maier (23 December 1887 – 29 May 1957) was a German rowing coxswain who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
He was the coxswain of the German boat, which won the gold medal in the coxed four event. For this competition there are two coxswains reported. Maier and Karl Leister are known to have competed, but it is not known who participated in the final. However, the IOC medal database credits the gold medal to Karl Leister.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Otto Maier?
German rowing coxswain (1887-1957)
When was Otto Maier born?
Otto Maier was born on 23 December 1887.
When did Otto Maier die?
Otto Maier died on 29 May 1957.
What was Otto Maier's occupation?
Otto Maier was a coxswain.
What nationality was Otto Maier?
Otto Maier was German.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Otto Maier (rowing)
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