Otto Roehm

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameOtto Frederick•Roehm
Used nameOtto•Roehm
Born2 August 1882 in Hamilton, Ontario (CAN)
Died29 April 1958 in Buffalo, New York (USA)
AffiliationsCentral YMCA, Buffalo (USA)
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Otto Roehm met Rudolf Tesiny in the lightweight finals at the 1904 Olympics. Though Roehm seemed to be the class of the division, he had a very difficult match with Tesiny and was only awarded the victory on the basis of a decision, citing his superior aggressiveness. He became a US citizen in 1888.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1904 Summer Olympics Wrestling USA Otto Roehm
Lightweight, Freestyle, Men (Olympic) 1 Gold
Welterweight, Freestyle, Men (Olympic) AC r3/4