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Dieter Fromm

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Dieter Fromm

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Birth dateApr 21, 1948
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Dieter Fromm is a Germany middle-distance runner, born on April 21, 1948. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 4x400m.

His personal bests include 1:45.4h in the 800m, 3:40.4h in the 1500m, 3:07.00 in the 4x400m, 1:46.6h in the 800m-short-track and 2:17.4h in the 1000m. He has earned 2 gold and 2 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Germany.

Key facts
800 Metres Short Track
1:46.6h
1000 Metres
2:17.4h
1976 season best
2:21.1h
Jan 7, 1976 · Berlin (GER) (i)
1976 season best
Age
78 years old

As of Sep 16, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 1:46.6h, 1000 Metres 2:17.4h, 1976 season best 2:21.1h (Jan 7, 1976, Berlin (GER) (i)) · 78 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1976
1000m
2:21.1h-Jan 7, 1976
↓
Berlin (GER) (i)
1976
1000m-short-track
2:21.1h-Jan 7, 1976-Berlin (GER) (i)
1975
800m
1:46.5h-Jul 6, 1975
↓
Potsdam (GDR)
1974
800m
1:48.6h-Sep 8, 1974
↓
Roma European Championships
1973
800m
1:45.4h-Jun 27, 1973
↓
Nice (FRA)
1973
1000m
2:17.4h-Jul 17, 1973
↓
Erfurt (GER)
1972
800m
1:45.4-Jul 5, 1972
↓
Colombes (FRA)
1972
1500m
3:40.4h-Jun 15, 1972
↑
Potsdam (GDR)
1971
800m
1:45.95-Aug 12, 1971
↓
Olympiastadion, Helsinki (FIN)
1969
800m
1:45.9h-Sep 19, 1969
↓
Athina European Championships, Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Athina
1969
800m-short-track
1:46.6h-Mar 8, 1969-Belgrade Fair, Beograd (SRB) (i)
1968
800m
1:46.30-Oct 15, 1968
↓
The XIX Olympic Games
1968
4x400m
3:07.00-Oct 19, 1968-Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México (MEX)
1967
1500m
3:55.5h-Oct 7, 1967
↑
Budapest (HUN)

1976

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1000m-short-track
2:21.1HT-Jan 7Berlin (i)

1975

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:46.5HT-Jul 6Potsdam

1974

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:48.6HT-Sep 8Roma European Championships
800m
1:46.29-Sep 4Roma European Championships
800m
1:47.7HT-Sep 3Roma European Championships
800m
1:48.6HT-Sep 2Roma European Championships
800m
1:46.0HT-Aug 21Berlin ISTAF, Berlin

1973

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:45.70-Aug 5European Cup Semi Final, Nice
1000m
2:17.4HT-Jul 17Erfurt
800m
1:45.6HT-Jul 1Leipzig
800m
1:45.4HT-Jun 27Helsinki World Games, Helsinki

1972

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.96-Sep 2The XX Olympic Games
800m
1:48.1HT-Sep 1The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
800m
1:46.94-Aug 31The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
800m
1:45.4-Jul 5-
800m
1:45.53-Jul 5Colombes
1500m
3:40.4HT-Jun 15Potsdam
800m
1:45.4HT-Jun 14Berlin

1971

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:48.81-Aug 15Helsinki European Championships
800m
1:45.96-Aug 12Helsinki European Championships
800m
1:45.95-Aug 12-
800m
1:48.60-Aug 11Helsinki European Championships
800m
1:48.81-Aug 10Helsinki European Championships

1969

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:45.9HT-Sep 19Athina European Championships, Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Athina
800m
1:45.98-Sep 19-
800m
1:49.0HT-Sep 18Athina European Championships, Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Athina
800m
1:50.1HT-Sep 17Athina European Championships, Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Athina
800m-short-track
1:46.6HT-Mar 8Beograd European Indoor Games, Belgrade Fair, Beograd (i)
800m-short-track
1:50.8HT-Mar 8Beograd European Indoor Games, Belgrade Fair, Beograd (i)

1968

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400m
3:07.00-Oct 19The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
800m
1:46.30-Oct 15The XIX Olympic Games
800m
1:46.54-Oct 14The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
800m
1:46.98-Oct 13The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
800m
1:47.6HT-Jun 19Berlin

1967

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:55.5HT-Oct 7Budapest

Honours

7

Roma European Championships

800 Metres

1974
7

Roma European Championships

800 Metres

1974
8

The XX Olympic Games

800 Metres

1972
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Helsinki European Championships

800 Metres

1971
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Helsinki European Championships

800 Metres

1971
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Athina European Championships

800 Metres

1969
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Athina European Championships

800 Metres

1969
6

The XIX Olympic Games

800 Metres

1968
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Dieter Fromm's 800 Metres Short Track personal best?

Dieter Fromm's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 1:46.6h, set on Mar 8, 1969 in Belgrade Fair, Beograd (SRB) (i).

Which events does Dieter Fromm compete in?

Dieter Fromm competes in the 800 Metres Short Track and 1000 Metres.

How did Dieter Fromm perform in 1976?

1976 season best: 2:21.1h, set on Jan 7, 1976 in Berlin (GER) (i).