August Lütke-Westhüs

August Lütke-Westhüs (25 July 1926 – 8 September 2000) was a German equestrian and Olympic champion. He won a gold medal in show jumping with the German team at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Stockholm.[1]

August Lütke-Westhüs
Medal record
Equestrian
Representing  Germany
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place1956 StockholmIndividual eventing
Silver medal – second place1956 StockholmTeam eventing
European Championships
Gold medal – first place1959 HarewoodTeam eventing
Silver medal – second place1954 BaselTeam eventing
Silver medal – second place1957 CopenhagenIndividual eventing
Silver medal – second place1957 CopenhagenTeam eventing

His brother Alfons Lütke-Westhues was also an equestrian, and won an Olympic gold medal.

References

  1. "August Lütke Westhues". SR/Olympic Sports. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 30 December 2008.


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