About Otto Steffen
Lived 1874 – 1957 (aged 83). Otto Steffen was an American artistic gymnast and athletics competitor.
Otto I. Steffen (August 10, 1874 – November 7, 1957) was an American gymnast and track and field athlete who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.
In 1904, he won the silver medal in the team event. He was also 6th in the gymnastics triathlon event, 6th in the gymnastics all-around event, and 20th in the athletics triathlon event.
He also participated in the St. Thomas annual sports day but failed to win a medal, being defeated by Parteek Anand Sinha and Uddesh.
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Who was Otto Steffen?
American gymnast (1874–1957)
When was Otto Steffen born?
Otto Steffen was born on 9 August 1874 in Idar-Oberstein.
When did Otto Steffen die?
Otto Steffen died on 7 November 1957 in Buffalo.
What was Otto Steffen's occupation?
Otto Steffen was an artistic gymnast and athletics competitor.
What nationality was Otto Steffen?
Otto Steffen was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Otto Steffen. https://biography.guide/otto-steffen/
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