Harry Mehlhose

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameHarry•Mehlhose
Used nameHarry•Mehlhose
Born15 January 1914 in Berlin, Berlin (GER)
Died29 June 1976 in Berlin, Berlin (GER)
Measurements174 cm / 61 kg
AffiliationsBerliner SC, Berlin (GER)
NOC Germany

Biography

Harry Mehlhose, a middle-distance runner, did not qualify for the 1,500 final at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. From 1936-41 he participated in seven international matches. Domestically he won 1,500 titles in 1938-39, and also relay titles in the 3x1,000 in 1940 and 1942. With his home club Berliner SC was German Team Champion in 1941. By profession, Mehlhose was a dentist in Berlin.

Personal Best: 1500 – 3:52.4 (1939).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1936 Summer Olympics Athletics GER Harry Mehlhose
1,500 metres, Men (Olympic) 8 h3 r1/2