Horst Freese

Horst Freese (born 30 January 1944) is a retired German speed skater. He finished in ninth place in the 1000 m at the 1976 Winter Olympics and fell on 500 m.

He was born and raised in East Germany, but in 1969 fled to West Germany.

Personal bests:
 * 500 m – 38.7 (1972)
 * 1000 m – 1:19.80 (1976)
 * 1500 m – 2:07.78 (1974)
 * 5000 m – 8:12.4 (1967)
 * 10000 – 17:28.5 (1966)