Otto Steffen (born August 10, 1874; date of death unknown) was an American gymnast and athlete of German origin who competed in the early 20th century. He is primarily recognized for his participation in the 1904 Summer Olympics held in St. Louis, Missouri.
Steffen was a member of the New York Turnverein, a gymnastics club based in New York City. During the 1904 Olympic Games, he competed in multiple events across both gymnastics and track and field. His most notable achievement occurred in the men's team competition, where he, along with his teammates from the New York Turnverein, won the silver medal.
In addition to the team success, Steffen participated in several individual events:
- Individual All-Around: A competition combining gymnastics and athletics components.
- Combined Gymnastics: An event focusing on apparatus-based performance.
- Triathlon: At the 1904 Games, this specific event consisted of the long jump, shot put, and the 100-yard dash.
Steffen was born in Germany and later immigrated to the United States. While his athletic career and Olympic participation are documented in historical sports records, there is [Insufficient Encyclopedic Information] regarding his life after 1904 or the circumstances of his death.