Karl August Luther
SwedenRetired- Born
- Aug 8, 1885
- Birthplace
- Göteborg (Gothenburg), Västra Götaland (SWE)
- Height
- 1.79 m
- Weight
- 64 kg
Karl August Luther is a Sweden sprinter, born on August 8, 1885 in Göteborg (Gothenburg), Västra Götaland (SWE). Standing 1.79 m and weighing 64 kg, He competes primarily in the 100m and 200m.
His personal bests include 12.8 in the 100m and 22.3 in the 200m. He has earned 1 silver medal in major international competitions.
1912 season best12.8Jul 6, 1912
Medals1Olympic Games: 1 silver
Last competitionThe V Olympic Games, StockholmJul 10, 1912 · 23.6
As of Oct 31, 2026: 1912 season best 12.8 (Jul 6, 1912) · Last competition: The V Olympic Games, Stockholm, Jul 10, 1912, 23.6 · Olympic Games: 1 silver · 141 years old · Retired
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | – | 1 | – | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 100m | 12.8 | – | Jul 6, 1912 | The V Olympic Games, Stockholm |
| 1912 | 200m | 22.3 | – | Jul 10, 1912 | The V Olympic Games, Stockholm |