Albert Kimmerling (June 22, 1882 Saint-Rambert-l'Île-Barbe – June 9, 1912, Mourmelon, France) was a pioneer aviator who made the first airplane flight in Africa, taking off at the Nahoon Racetrack at East London, South Africa on December 28, 1909 in a Voisin biplane. He was also a passionate hockey player who was a member of the SC Lyon club that won the first-ever French Championship in 1907, scoring five goals in their finals triumph over Club des Patineurs de Paris. He served as the team captain of SC Lyon.