Gerhard Weidner
Gerhard Weidner (born 15 March 1933 in Magdeburg) is a former West German race walker. He represented his country three times at the Summer Olympics, competing in the 50 kilometres walk in 1968 and 1972, then the 20 kilometres walk at the 1976 Summer Olympics. His best finish on the international stage was a silver medal at the 1975 IAAF World Race Walking Cup.
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Olympic Games | Mexico City, Mexico | 14th | 50 km | |
| 1972 | Olympic Games | Munich, West Germany | 6th | 50 km | |
| 1974 | European Championships | Rome, Italy | 7th | 50 km | |
| 1975 | World Race Walking Cup | Grand-Quevilly, France | 2nd | 50 km | |
| 1976 | Olympic Games | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | 18th | 20 km | |
| World Championships | Malmö, Sweden | 9th[1] | 50 km |
References
- IAAF Statistics Book Moscow 2013 (pg. 179). IAAF/AFTS (2013). Edited by Mark Butler. Retrieved on 2013-09-09.
- Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Gerhard Weidner". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 2013-09-22.
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