Germany at the 1908 Summer Olympics
| Germany at the 1908 Summer Olympics |
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| IOC code | GER | ||||||||
| NOC | German Olympic Sports Confederation | ||||||||
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| Competitors | 81 (79 men, 2 women) | ||||||||
| Flag bearer | Wilhelm Kaufmann | ||||||||
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Medals Ranked 5th |
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1906 Intercalated Games Saar (1952) United Team of Germany (1956–1964) East Germany (1968–1988) West Germany (1968–1988) |
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Germany competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, United Kingdom.
Germany's best athletics result was a silver medal in the medley relay.
Germany's best cycling result was the silver medal won in the team pursuit event.
Germany dominated the springboard diving in 1908, taking all three medals in the event (including a tie for third place with an American diver).
Germany had one shooter compete in one event, placing last in the 49-man field.
Germany was the second-most successful nation in tennis in 1908, winning a silver medal in the men's singles to prevent Great Britain from sweeping the silver medals as well as the 6 gold medals.
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