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Dieter Büttner
- Born
- Feb 24, 1949 (77 years old)
- Birthplace
- Celle, Germany
- Events
- 400 m hurdles
- Height
- 1.91 m
- Weight
- 80 kg
Dieter Wolfgang Büttner (born 24 February 1949) is a retired West German hurdler who competed in the 400 m event at the 1972 Summer Olympics.
In the semifinals he tumbled over Christian Rudolph, who had obstructed his path.
The West German team launched a protest, but it was rejected because Büttner had no chance to reach the final anyway. Büttner held the German 400 m title in 1971 and 1972. After retiring from competitions he worked as a teacher of physical education, geography and Evangelicalism.
Personal best · 400 m hurdles49.21
1972 season best49.21Jul 21, 1972 · München
Last competitionThe XX Olympic GamesAug 31, 1972 · DNF
As of Oct 28, 2026: 400 m hurdles 49.21 (#450 all-time), 1972 season best 49.21 (Jul 21, 1972, München (GER)) · Last competition: The XX Olympic Games, Aug 31, 1972, DNF · 77 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 400mH | 49.21 | – | Jul 21, 1972 | München (GER) |
| 1971 | 400mH | 50.09 | – | Aug 12, 1971 | Helsinki European Championships |