Helmut Gude
Helmut Gude (23 November 1925 – 3 February 2001) was a German steeplechase runner. He competed in the men's 3000 metres steeplechase at the 1952 Summer Olympics finishing eight.[1] Gude was the first German under 8:50.0 minutes in the steeplechase in 1952.[1]
 Gude winning the 2nd ISTAF in 1952 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | German |
| Born | 23 November 1925 Düren, Germany |
| Died | 3 February 2001 (aged 75) Montgomery, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Height | 172 cm (5 ft 8 in) |
| Weight | 63 kg (139 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Steeplechase |
Gude became German national 3000 metres steeplechase champion in 1951 and 1952. He won the national cross-country championships in 1953 and was runner-up in 1954.[1]
Gude emigrated to the United States in 1954. He became a carpenter.[1]
References
- Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Helmut Gude Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 20 November 2017.
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