Germany
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competed at the
1908 Summer Olympics
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in
London
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,
United Kingdom
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.
Medalists
Results by event
Athletics
Germany's best athletics result was a silver medal in the medley relay.
Cycling
Germany's best cycling result was the
silver medal
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won in the team pursuit event.
Diving
Germany dominated the springboard diving in 1908, taking all three medals in the event (including a tie for third place with an
American
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diver).
Fencing
Figure skating
Gymnastics
Hockey
Rowing
Shooting
Germany had one shooter compete in one event, placing last in the 49-man field.
Swimming
Tennis
Germany was the second-most successful nation in tennis in 1908, winning a silver medal in the men's singles to prevent
Great Britain
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from sweeping the silver medals as well as the 6 gold medals.
Wrestling
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Nations at the 1908 Summer Olympics
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Olympics
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