Helmut Gerlach

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameHelmut•Gerlach
Used nameHelmut•Gerlach
Nick/petnamesSchnackel
Born7 June 1937 in Jugowice, Dolnośląskie (POL)
Died1 June 2020 in Nordhausen, Thüringen (GER)
Measurements181 cm / 86 kg
AffiliationsWSV Braunlage, Braunlage (GER)
NOC West Germany

Biography

West German cross country skier Helmut Gerlach participated in the 1968 Grenoble Winter Games. He placed 38th over 15 km and 33rd in the 50 km race. As a member of the 4x10 km relay team that finished eighth. In 1964 Gerlach was a substitute, but did not start. He had his best year in 1966 when he finished second over 50 km at the West Germans, and won the 4x10 km relay title with WSV Braunlage. By profession, he was a bricklayer.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1968 Winter Olympics Cross Country Skiing (Skiing) FRG Helmut Gerlach
15 kilometres, Men (Olympic) 38
50 kilometres, Men (Olympic) 33
4 × 10 kilometres Relay, Men (Olympic) West Germany 8