Günter Tittes
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Günter•Tittes |
| Used name | Günter•Tittes |
| Born | 23 October 1936 in Greiz, Thüringen (GER) |
| Measurements | 176 cm / 73 kg |
| Affiliations | ASK Vorwärts Rostock, Rostock (GER) |
| NOC |  Germany |
| Nationality |  East Germany |
Biography
Günter Tittes was as a breaststroke swimmer and was a member of the Unified German 4x100 medley relay at the 1960 Roma Olympics which was eliminated in the heats. He earned the East German national title over 100 breaststroke in 1961, and the 4x200 breaststroke relay title with his home club ASK Vorwärts Rostock in 1960. In 1961 he set a new world 100 breaststroke record with a time of 1:10.8.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | Nationality | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 Summer Olympics | Swimming (Aquatics) | GER |
GDR |
Günter Tittes | |||
| 4 × 100 metres Medley Relay, Men (Olympic) | Unified Team of Germany | =9 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Set a European Record in Long Course Swimming (100 m breaststroke – 5 July 1961 - 7 July 1962: 1:10.8 (5 July 1961; Ost-Berlin, GDR); 4×100 m medley relay – 18 June 1960 - 6 August 1960: 4:16.1 (18 June 1960; Ost-Berlin, GDR))
- Listed in Olympians Who Set a World Record in Long Course Swimming (100 m breaststroke – 5 July 1961 - 28 July 1961: 1:10.8 (5 July 1961; Ost-Berlin, GDR) (competed for East Germany))