Dieter Fromm

German middle-distance runner Olympic medalist

Dieter Fromm - German middle-distance runner Olympic medalist
Born

April 21st, 1948
76 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Germany

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Participated in middle-distance running events in the 1960s and 1970s. Competed at the Olympic Games and secured a bronze medal in the 1500 meters at the 1972 Munich Olympics. Set several national records during his career and contributed to the development of athletics in Germany. Achieved success in various international competitions and helped raise the profile of German athletics on the world stage.

Bronze medalist in 1500 meters at the 1972 Olympics

Set national records in middle-distance events

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