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Bernhard Hoff

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Bernhard Hoff

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Birth dateJan 10, 1959
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Bernhard Hoff is a Germany sprinter, born on January 10, 1959. He competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m.

His personal bests include 10.19 in the 100m, 20.39 in the 200m, 38.65 in the 4x100m and 3:07.8h in the 4x400m. He has earned 2 gold, 2 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Germany.

Key facts
200 m
20.39
#672 all-time
100 m
10.19
1983 season best
20.85
Jun 18, 1983 · Karl Marx Stadt (GDR)
1983 season best
Age
67 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: 200 m 20.39 (#672 all-time), 100 m 10.19, 1983 season best 20.85 (Jun 18, 1983, Karl Marx Stadt (GDR)) · 67 years old

PB

Personal bests

10.19*
20.39
#672 all-time
38.65
3:07.8HT

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1983
100m
10.44+1.7Jun 3, 1983
↓
Berlin (GER)
1983
200m
20.85+2.0Jun 18, 1983
↓
Karl Marx Stadt (GDR)
1981
100m
10.44+1.1Aug 1, 1981
↓
Erfurt (GER)
1981
200m
20.72-Jun 27, 1981
↓
Tbilisi (GEO)
1981
4x100m
38.79-Sep 5, 1981
↑
Roma IAAF World Cup
1980
200m
20.39+0.9Jul 18, 1980
↓
Cottbus (GER)
1980
4x100m
38.65-Jul 31, 1980
↑
The XXII Olympic Games
1979
100m
10.19+3.0Aug 2, 1979
↓
Dresden (GER)
1979
200m
20.73+0.0Aug 26, 1979
↓
Olympic Stadium, Montréal (CAN)
1977
100m
10.41+1.6Jul 1, 1977
↓
Dresden (GER)
1977
200m
20.59+0.0Aug 21, 1977
↓
European Junior Championships, RSC Olimpiyskiy, Donetsk
1977
4x100m
40.25-Aug 21, 1977
↑
European Junior Championships, RSC Olimpiyskiy, Donetsk
1977
4x400m
3:07.8h-Aug 21, 1977-European Junior Championships, RSC Olimpiyskiy, Donetsk

1983

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
21.15-0.2Jul 31Berlin
200m
21.11-Jul 27Leipzig
200m
20.94-0.7Jul 17Dresden
200m
20.87-Jun 26Halle
200m
21.11+1.3Jun 18Karl Marx Stadt
200m
20.85+2.0Jun 18Karl Marx Stadt
200m
20.87+0.1Jun 9Potsdam
100m
10.44+1.7Jun 3Berlin
200m
21.26-May 29Erfurt

1981

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x100m
38.79-Sep 5Roma IAAF World Cup
200m
20.86-0.5Aug 9Jena
100m
10.44+1.1Aug 1Erfurt
200m
20.92-Jul 5European Cup Semi Final, Villeneuve d'Ascq
200m
20.72-Jun 27Tbilisi vURS, Tbilisi
100m
10.47-Jun 26Tbilisi vURS, Tbilisi
200m
20.83-0.8Jun 11Potsdam
200m
20.90-May 31Cottbus
100m
10.45-May 30Cottbus
100m
10.50-Feb 7Potsdam (i)

1980

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x100m
38.73-Aug 1The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
4x100m
38.65-Jul 31The XXII Olympic Games
200m
20.50+0.9Jul 28The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
200m
20.69-Jul 28The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
200m
20.96-Jul 27The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
200m
21.53-Jul 27The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
200m
20.39+0.9Jul 18Cottbus NC, Cottbus

1979

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
20.73+0.0Aug 26Montréal IAAF World Cup, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
100m
10.19+3.0Aug 2Kobenhavn, København
100m
10.45+1.0Jun 13Dresden

Honours

🥈

Roma IAAF World Cup

4x100 Metres Relay

1981
5

The XXII Olympic Games

200 Metres

1980
5

The XXII Olympic Games

4x100 Metres Relay

1980
4

Montréal IAAF World Cup

200 Metres

1979
🥇

European Junior Championships

4x400 Metres Relay

1977
🥈

European Junior Championships

4x100 Metres Relay

1977
🥉

European Junior Championships

100 Metres

1977
🥇

European Junior Championships

200 Metres

1977
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Bernhard Hoff's 200 m personal best?

Bernhard Hoff's 200 m personal best is 20.39, set on Jul 18, 1980 in Cottbus (GER), #672 on the all-time list.

Which events does Bernhard Hoff compete in?

Bernhard Hoff competes in the 200 m and 100 m.

How did Bernhard Hoff perform in 1983?

1983 season best: 20.85, set on Jun 18, 1983 in Karl Marx Stadt (GDR).