William Schuette

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameWilliam Henry•Schuette
Used nameWilliam•Schuette
Born5 November 1933 in Washington, District of Columbia (USA)
Died21 September 2002 in McLean, Virginia (USA)
Measurements186 cm / 84 kg
AffiliationsPotomac BC, Washington (USA)
NOC United States

Biography

William Shuette paddled for the Washington Canoe Club, but also was affiliated with the Potomac Boat Club. He was a rare canoeist who competed in both Kayak and Canadian races. He graduated from Catholic University in 1956. In 1956 Shuette was a 2nd lieutenant in the US Air Force. He was 1953 Dominion Day champion in Toronto in K-1, and was US junior champion in C-1 in 1956. Schuette was second in the 1956 US Olympic Trials in the K-1 1,000, finishing behind Frank Havens, but he was able to start at the Olympics when Havens withdrew to concentrate on the 10K event. The Washington Canoe Club later named a trophy for Schuette for the Middle States Regatta.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1952 Summer Olympics Canoe Marathon (Canoeing) USA William Schuette
Kayak Singles, 10,000 metres, Men (Olympic) 14
1956 Summer Olympics Canoe Sprint (Canoeing) USA William Schuette
Canadian Singles, 1,000 metres, Men (Olympic) 9