Helmut GUDE

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).