He was awarded a silver medal in the decathlon after the disqualification of Jim Thorpe. In 1982 Thorpe was reinstated as the champion, yet Lomberg retained his second position and silver medal.
Jim Thorpe was disqualified from the decathlon, leading to a silver medal for Lomberg.  In 1982, Thorpe was restored as champion, but Lomberg retained his second-place finish and silver medal.