Dirk Urban
Dirk Urban (born 14 January 1969 in Neumünster, Schleswig-Holstein) is a retired German shot putter. His personal best throw was 20.26 metres, achieved in July 1996 in Iffezheim.[1]
He won the silver medal at the 1996 European Indoor Championships, and competed at the 1996 Olympic Games without reaching the final. He represented the sports club LG Wedel/Pinneberg, and won the silver medal at the German championships in 1996.[2]
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  West Germany | |||||
| 1988 | World Junior Championships | Sudbury, Canada | 6th | 16.91 m | |
| Representing Germany | |||||
| 1996 | European Indoor Championships | Stockholm, Sweden | 2nd | 20.04 m | |
| Olympic Games | Atlanta, United States | 13th (q) | 19.39 m | ||
References
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