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Dieter Hoffmann

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Dieter Hoffmann

GDRGDRMen
Birth dateAug 27, 1942
BirthplaceGdańsk, Poland
Height1.88 m
Weight120 kg

Dieter Hoffmann (27 August 1941 – 16 September 2016) was a German former athlete who competed in the 1964 Summer Olympics and in the 1968 Summer Olympics He was born in Danzig and died in Luckenwalde. He was born in Danzig and died in Luckenwalde.

Throughout their competitive career, they maintained exceptional standards in track and field athletics.

Their dedication to the sport exemplified the highest ideals of athletic competition and personal achievement.

Key facts
Shot Put
20.60
#322 all-time
1972 season best
20.39
May 10, 1972 · Potsdam (GDR)
1972 season best
Age
84 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: Shot Put 20.60 (#322 all-time), 1972 season best 20.39 (May 10, 1972, Potsdam (GDR)) · 84 years old

PB

Personal bests

20.60
#322 all-time

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1972
SP
20.39-May 10, 1972
↓
Potsdam (GDR)
1971
SP
19.38-Aug 13, 1971
↓
Helsinki European Championships
1969
SP
20.60-Jul 2, 1969
↓
Koblenz (GER)
1968
SP
20.00-Oct 14, 1968
↓
Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México (MEX)
1966
SP
18.25-Mar 27, 1966
↓
Westfalenhalle, Dortmund (GER) (i)
1964
SP
17.82-Oct 17, 1964
↓
National Stadium, Tokyo (JPN)

1972

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
20.39-May 10Potsdam

1971

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
19.38-Aug 13Helsinki European Championships
SP
18.75-Aug 12Helsinki European Championships

1969

3 performances

1968

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
20.00-Oct 14The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
SP
19.75-Oct 13The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
SP
19.23-Jun 19Berlin

1966

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
18.02-Sep 3Budapest European Championships
SP
17.62-Sep 2Budapest European Championships
SP
18.25-Mar 27Dortmund European Indoor Games, Westfalenhalle, Dortmund (i)
SP
17.81-Mar 27Dortmund European Indoor Games, Westfalenhalle, Dortmund (i)

1964

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
17.82-Oct 17The XVIII Olympic Games, National Stadium, Tokyo
SP
17.11-Oct 17The XVIII Olympic Games, National Stadium, Tokyo

Honours

7

Helsinki European Championships

Shot Put

1971
7

Helsinki European Championships

Shot Put

1971
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Athina European Championships

Shot Put

1969
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Athina European Championships

Shot Put

1969
4

The XIX Olympic Games

Shot Put

1968
8

Budapest European Championships

Shot Put

1966
8

Budapest European Championships

Shot Put

1966
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Dieter Hoffmann's Shot Put personal best?

Dieter Hoffmann's Shot Put personal best is 20.60, set on Jul 2, 1969 in Koblenz (GER), #322 on the all-time list.

Which events does Dieter Hoffmann compete in?

Dieter Hoffmann competes in the Shot Put.

How did Dieter Hoffmann perform in 1972?

1972 season best: 20.39, set on May 10, 1972 in Potsdam (GDR).