About Ruth Halbsguth
Lived 1916 – 2003 (aged 86). Ruth Halbsguth was a German swimmer.
Ruth Halbsguth (9 December 1916 – 12 October 2003) was a German swimmer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. She was born in Eckernförde.
In the 1936 Olympics she won a silver medal in the Women's 4 × 100 metre freestyle relay event.
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Who was Ruth Halbsguth?
swimmer
When was Ruth Halbsguth born?
Ruth Halbsguth was born on 9 December 1916 in Eckernförde.
When did Ruth Halbsguth die?
Ruth Halbsguth died on 12 October 2003 in Eckernförde.
What was Ruth Halbsguth's occupation?
Ruth Halbsguth was a swimmer.
What nationality was Ruth Halbsguth?
Ruth Halbsguth was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ruth Halbsguth. https://biography.guide/ruth-halbsguth/
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