Frederick W. Lauer (October 13, 1898 – December 17, 1960) was an American water polo player who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics, in the 1932 Summer Olympics, and in the 1936 Summer Olympics.

[1] In 1924 he was part of the American team which won the bronze medal.

Eight years later he was a squad member of the American team which won the bronze medal again.

In 1979, he was inducted into the USA Water Polo Hall of Fame.

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