Detlef Thorith

GermanyGermany
Born
Sep 27, 1942 (84 years old)
Birthplace
Koszalin, Poland
Events
Discus Throw
Height
1.90 m
Weight
105 kg

Detlev Thorith (27 September 1942 – 18 July 2019) was an East German discus thrower. He was born in Köslin. He started for the Sportvereinigung (SV) Dynamo. He competed in the men's discus throw at the 1972 Summer Olympics.

Personal best · Discus Throw64.82
#322 all-time
1972 season best64.82Aug 23, 1972 · Berlin
Last competitionThe XX Olympic GamesSep 2, 1972 · 62.42
The XX Olympic Games

As of Oct 27, 2026: Discus Throw 64.82 (#322 all-time), 1972 season best 64.82 (Aug 23, 1972, Berlin (GER)) · Last competition: The XX Olympic Games, Sep 2, 1972, 62.42 · 84 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
DTBerlin 197264.821,149 pts#322

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1972DT 64.82–Aug 23, 1972Berlin (GER)
1967DT 57.87–Sep 17, 1967Kiev (URS)
1966DT 57.42–Aug 31, 1966Budapest European Championships
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Detlef Thorith's Discus Throw personal best is 64.82, set on Aug 23, 1972 in Berlin (GER), #322 on the all-time list.

Detlef Thorith competes in the Discus Throw.

1972 season best: 64.82, set on Aug 23, 1972 in Berlin (GER). Last competition: The XX Olympic Games on Sep 2, 1972, 62.42.