Ruth Halbsguth (9 December 1916[1] – 12 October 2003) was a German swimmer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. She was born in Eckernförde.[2]

Ruth Halbsguth
Personal information
Born(1916-12-09)December 9, 1916
Eckernförde, Germany
DiedOctober 12, 2003(2003-10-12) (aged 86)
Sport
SportSwimming
Medal record
Representing Germany Germany
Summer Olympics
Silver medal – second place 1936 Berlin 4×100 m freestyle
European Championships
Silver medal – second place 1934 Magdeburg 4×100 m freestyle

In the 1936 Olympics she won a silver medal in the Women's 4 × 100 metre freestyle relay event.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Ruth HALBSGUTH - Olympic Swimming | Germany". International Olympic Committee. 17 June 2016. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
  2. ^ "Olympedia – Ruth Halbsguth". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
  3. ^ "Olympedia – 4 x 100 metres Freestyle Relay, Women". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
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