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 (aged 89 years 3 months 12 days) 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