Helmut Kuhnert

Helmut Kuhnert (born 1 March 1936) is a retired East German speed skater. He competed at the 1956, 1960 and 1964 Winter Olympics in eight events in total. His best achievements were ninth place in 5000 m in 1956 and in 1500 m in 1960. He won a bronze all-around medal at the 1960 World Championships.

Personal bests:
 * 500 m – 41.8 (1964)
 * 1500 m – 2:12.4 (1960)
 * 5000 m – 8:03.0 (1956)
 * 10000 m – 16:33.2 (1956)