Helmut Gude
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Helmut•Gude |
| Used name | Helmut•Gude |
| Born | 23 November 1925 in Düren, Nordrhein-Westfalen (GER) |
| Died | 3 February 2001 in Montgomery, Pennsylvania (USA) |
| Measurements | 172 cm / 63 kg |
| Affiliations | VfB Stuttgart, Stuttgart (GER) |
| NOC |  Germany |
| Nationality |  West Germany |
Biography
Helmut Gude emigrated to the USA in 1954 where he made his living as a carpenter. Two years earlier he had placed eighth in the steeplechase at the 1952 Helsinki Olympic Games. Domestically he was German 3000 m steeplechase champion in 1951 and 1952, won the cross-country title in 1953, and was runner-up in 1954. In 1952 Gude was the first German under 8:50.0 minutes in the steeplechase.
Personal Best: 3000S – 8:50.0 (1952).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | Nationality | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GER |
FRG |
Helmut Gude | |||
| 3,000 metres Steeplechase, Men (Olympic) | 8 |