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- World record progression 200 metres breaststroke
- Swimming at the 1936 Summer Olympics
- List of Olympic medalists in swimming (men)
- Swimming at the 1936 Summer Olympics – Men's 200 metre breaststroke
- Germany at the 1936 Summer Olympics
- List of 1936 Summer Olympics medal winners
- 1931 European Aquatics Championships
- Swimming at the 1932 Summer Olympics – Men's 200 metre breaststroke
Erwin Sietas (24 July 1910 – 20 July 1989) was a German swimmer who specialized in the 200 m breaststroke. He competed at the 1928, 1932 and 1936 Olympics and finished in fourth, fourth and second place, respectively. Sietas was known for his fast start; in 1932 and 1936 he led he race, but faded at the finish. He won three medals at the European championships, including a gold in 1934.
Between 1928 and 1936 Sietas won all national titles, and in 1935 set a world record in the 200 m breaststroke. He was the only European breaststroke swimmer to win an Olympic medal between 1928 and 1952. In 1992 he was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame.
See also
List of members of the International Swimming Hall of Fame
World record progression 200 metres breaststroke