About Gustav Schmidt
Lived 1926 – 2016 (aged 90). Gustav Schmidt was a German kayaker, canoeist and athlete.
Gustav Schmidt (9 August 1926 – 29 December 2016) was a West German sprint canoeist, born in Duisburg, who competed in the 1950s. He won three medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships with two golds (K-4 1000 m and K-4 10000 m: both 1958) and a silver (K-2 1000 m: 1954). Schmidt also finished fourth in the K-2 1000 m event at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki.
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Who was Gustav Schmidt?
West German canoeist (1926–2016)
When was Gustav Schmidt born?
Gustav Schmidt was born on 9 August 1926 in Duisburg.
When did Gustav Schmidt die?
Gustav Schmidt died on 29 December 2016 in Duisburg.
What was Gustav Schmidt's occupation?
Gustav Schmidt was a kayaker, canoeist and athlete.
What nationality was Gustav Schmidt?
Gustav Schmidt was German.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Gustav Schmidt (canoeist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gustav Schmidt. https://biography.guide/gustav-schmidt/
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