Harald Hudak (born 31 August 1956) is a German former middle‑distance runner who specialized in the 800 metres and 1500 metres events. Competing for West Germany during the 1970s and early 1980s, Hudak achieved the following notable results:
- National record: In 1979 he set the West German record for the 1500 m with a time of 3 minutes 33.40 seconds, a mark that remained the national record for several decades.
- International competition: He represented West Germany at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, reaching the semifinals of the 1500 m. Hudak also competed at the 1978 European Athletics Championships and the 1982 European Athletics Championships, attaining finalist positions in the 1500 m.
- European Cup: He secured a gold medal in the 1500 m at the 1979 European Cup (men’s “B” final).
Following his competitive career, Hudak was involved in athletics coaching and development programs within Germany.
Personal details such as place of birth are not sufficiently documented in widely available encyclopedic sources.
