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Charles Luther
Luther at the 1912 Olympics
Personal information
Born8 August 1885
Gothenburg, Sweden
Died24 January 1962 (aged 76)
Härlanda, Gothenburg, Sweden
Height179 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight64 kg (141 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
EventSprint
ClubIFK Göteborg
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)100 m – 10.9 (1913)
200 m – 22.3e (1912)[1][2]
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1912 Stockholm 4×100 m relay

Karl August "Charles" Luther (8 August 1885 – 24 January 1962) was a Swedish sprinter who won a silver medal in the 4 × 100 m relay at the 1912 Summer Olympics. He failed to reach the finals of individual 100 m and 200 m events.[1][3]

References

  1. ^ a b Karl August Luther. sports-reference.com
  2. ^ Charles Luther. trackfield.brinkster.net
  3. ^ Charles Luther. Swedish Olympic Committee