About Max Ludwig
Lived 1896 – 1957 (aged 60–61). Max Ludwig was a German bobsledder, painter, athlete and illustrator.
Max Ludwig (22 April 1896 – 26 September 1957) was a German bobsledder who competed in the early 1930s. He won the bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1932 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid and finished seventh in the two-man event at those same games. He was also a painter, and his work was part of the painting event in the art competition at the 1936 Summer Olympics.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Max Ludwig?
bobsledder (1896–1957)
When was Max Ludwig born?
Max Ludwig was born in 1896 in Halle (Saale).
When did Max Ludwig die?
Max Ludwig died on 26 September 1957 in Berlin.
What was Max Ludwig's occupation?
Max Ludwig was a bobsledder, painter, athlete and illustrator.
What nationality was Max Ludwig?
Max Ludwig was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Max Ludwig. https://biography.guide/max-ludwig/
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