Helmut Krause
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Hans Helmut•Krause |
| Used name | Helmut•Krause |
| Born | 18 July 1907 in Wrocław, Dolnośląskie (POL) |
| Died | 26 February 1944 in Dewoschizy, Minsk Voblast (BLR) |
| Measurements | 175 cm / 68 kg |
| Affiliations | Teutonia 1899 Berlin, Berlin (GER) |
| NOC |  Germany |
Biography
Hans Helmut Krause finished seventh in the 1,500 m at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics. The same year he won a gold medal at the World University Games, also competing in that event in 1930, with less success. He won German titles in 1930 and 1931 in the 1,500, and with the 4x1,500 relay in 1928. Before World War II Krause was a country parson in a Silesian community. He was killed in action in 1944 while serving with the rank of lieutenant and battalion commander, fighting against partisans.
Personal Best: 1500 – 3:56.4 (1928).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GER |
Helmut Krause | |||
| 1,500 metres, Men (Olympic) | 7 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Killed or Missing in Action or Died as a Result of War (†26 February 1944. Killed in action during World War II as a batallion leader.)