Gertrud Herrbruck
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Gertrud•Herrbruck (-Bergoint) |
| Used name | Gertrud•Herrbruck |
| Born | 27 July 1926 in Pirmasens, Rheinland-Pfalz (GER) |
| Died | 7 June 2021 in Pirmasens, Rheinland-Pfalz (GER) |
| Affiliations | 1. SV Blau-Weiß Pirmasens, Pirmasens (GER) |
| NOC |  Germany |
| Nationality |  West Germany |
Biography
German swimmer Gertrud Herrbruck reached the final of the 100 metres backstroke at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics and finished sixth of eight. In 1950 she won the silver medal at the European Championships in Vienna. She also won eight individual national titles. For her sporting performances she was awarded the Silver Laurel Leaf, only the second German woman ever to receive the award. Together with her husband she owned a photo shop at Pirmasens.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | Nationality | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 Summer Olympics | Swimming (Aquatics) | GER |
FRG |
Gertrud Herrbruck | |||
| 100 metres Backstroke, Women (Olympic) | 6 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the European Aquatics Championships (0–1–0 1950 Wien SWM silver: 100 m backstroke (competed for West Germany))