Hans Gundhus

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games • Non-starter
SexMale
Full nameHans Johan•Gundhus
Used nameHans•Gundhus
Born13 September 1900 in Hønefoss, Viken (NOR)
Died1 July 1968 (aged 67 years 9 months 18 days) in Oslo, Oslo (NOR)
Measurements170 cm / 56 kg
AffiliationsIF Ørnulf, Oslo (NOR)
NOC Norway

Biography

Hans Gundhus was a Norwegian track and field athlete who competed in middle and long-distance running events. Gundhus was part of the squad that ran in the 3,000 metres team event at the 1924 Paris Olympics but was eliminated in the heats. The same year he became the Norwegian champion in the 5,000 metres, before winning bronze in 1925 and silver in 1926. Gundhus was selected to run in the event at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics but did not start the race.

Personal Best: 3000 – 8:44.8 (1924).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1924 Summer Olympics Athletics NOR Hans Gundhus
3,000 metres, Team, Men (Olympic) Norway 3 h1 r1/2
1928 Summer Olympics Athletics NOR Hans Gundhus
5,000 metres, Men (Olympic) DNS