Grete Rosenberg
Encyclopedia
Margareta "Grete" Rosenberg (October 7, 1896 – February 5, 1979) was a German
freestyle
swimmer, who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics
.
She won a silver medal in relay together with her teammates Wally Dressel
, Louise Otto
and Hermine Stindt
.
In the 100 metre freestyle
competition she finished fourth.
German Empire
The German Empire refers to Germany during the "Second Reich" period from the unification of Germany and proclamation of Wilhelm I as German Emperor on 18 January 1871, to 1918, when it became a federal republic after defeat in World War I and the abdication of the Emperor, Wilhelm II.The German...
freestyle
Freestyle swimming
Freestyle is an unregulated swimming style used in swimming competitions according to the rules of FINA. The front crawl stroke is almost universally used during a freestyle race, as this style is generally the fastest...
swimmer, who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics
1912 Summer Olympics
The 1912 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the V Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Stockholm, Sweden, between 5 May and 27 July 1912. Twenty-eight nations and 2,407 competitors, including 48 women, competed in 102 events in 14 sports...
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She won a silver medal in relay together with her teammates Wally Dressel
Wally Dressel
Wally Dressel was a German freestyle swimmer, who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.She won a silver medal in relay together with her teammates Grete Rosenberg, Louise Otto and Hermine Stindt....
, Louise Otto
Louise Otto
Louise Otto was a German freestyle swimmer, who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.She won a silver medal in relay together with her teammates Grete Rosenberg, Wally Dressel, and Hermine Stindt....
and Hermine Stindt
Hermine Stindt
Hermine Stindt was a German freestyle swimmer, who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.She won a silver medal in relay together with her teammates Grete Rosenberg, Louise Otto and Wally Dressel....
.
In the 100 metre freestyle
Swimming at the 1912 Summer Olympics - Women's 100 metre freestyle
The women's 100 metre freestyle was a swimming event held as part of the swimming at the 1912 Summer Olympics programme. It was the first appearance of a women's event in Olympic swimming, followed closely by the 4x100 metre free relay...
competition she finished fourth.