Hans-Joachim Walde
German decathlete Olympic medalist
Born
June 28th, 1942
82 years ago
Died
2013
12 years ago — 71 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Germany
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Competitor in athletics, achieved prominence as a decathlete. Won a bronze medal at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics representing Germany. Dominated German national decathlon championships during the 1960s. Set multiple national records in the decathlon, showcasing versatility across numerous track and field events.
Bronze medal at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics
Multiple German national decathlon titles
Set national records in decathlon events
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