Ute Gähler
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Ute•Gähler (-Scheiffele) |
| Used name | Ute•Gähler |
| Born | 12 February 1941 in Oybin, Sachsen (GER) |
| Measurements | 164 cm / 55 kg |
| Affiliations | WSV Königssee, Schönau a. Königssee (GER) |
| NOC |  West Germany |
Biography
Originally an East German luger, Ute Gähler defected to the West during the 1964 Innsbruck Winter Olympics. Non-Olympian West German luger Max Leo helped her, taking her in his car to West Germany. She was then suspended from international competition for three years. Leo and friends also helped Gähler to find a job as a secretary. She competed at Grenoble at the next Winter Olympics in 1968, and finished eighth, competing for West Germany.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 Winter Olympics | Luge | FRG |
Ute Gähler | |||
| Singles, Women (Olympic) | 8 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympic Games Defectors (Defected prior to competing in the 1964 Olympics for East Germany, competing for West Germany in the 1968 Winter Olympics.)