Otto Luedeke

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameOtto. H.•Luedeke
Used nameOtto•Luedeke
Born8 July 1916 in Union City, New Jersey (USA)
Died20 October 2005 in Palm Bay, Florida (USA)
NOC United States

Biography

Otto Luedeke was only 16-years-old when he competed in the road race at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics. He joined the US Army in 1942, as a private, and became a career military officer, leaving with the rank of Major. After his death, Luedeke was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1932 Summer Olympics Cycling Road (Cycling) USA Otto Luedeke
Road Race, Individual, Men (Olympic) 26
Road Race, Team, Men (Olympic) United States 6