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Dirk Wippermann

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Birth dateJan 27, 1946
BirthplaceOthfresen, Germany
Height1.97 m
Weight125 kg

Dirk Wippermann (born 27 January 1946) is a German former discus thrower who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics.

Key facts
Discus Throw
65.88
#221 all-time
1979 season best
59.80
Aug 26, 1979 · Düsseldorf (GER)
1979 season best
Age
80 years old

As of Sep 15, 2026: Discus Throw 65.88 (#221 all-time), 1979 season best 59.80 (Aug 26, 1979, Düsseldorf (GER)) · 80 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1979
DT
59.80-Aug 26, 1979
↓
Düsseldorf (GER)
1978
DT
61.06-Aug 20, 1978
↓
Mettmann (GER)
1977
DT
62.22-Aug 21, 1977
↓
Mettmann (GER)
1974
DT
60.20-Jun 12, 1974
↓
Oberhausen (GER)
1973
DT
61.00-Sep 23, 1973
↓
Osnabrück (FRG)
1972
DT
63.58-Aug 5, 1972
↓
Oberhausen (GER)
1971
DT
65.88-Oct 13, 1971
↓
Aachen (GER)
1967
DT
58.14-Sep 23, 1967
↓
London (GBR)

1979

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
59.80-Aug 26Düsseldorf

1978

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
61.06-Aug 20Mettmann

1977

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
62.22-Aug 21Mettmann
DT
61.05-May 19Kleinenbroich

1974

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
60.20-Jun 12Oberhausen

1973

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
61.00-Sep 23Osnabrück

1972

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
58.10-Sep 1The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
DT
63.58-Aug 5Oberhausen

1971

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
65.62-Oct 16Oberhausen
DT
65.88-Oct 13Aachen
DT
61.36-Aug 15Helsinki European Championships
DT
60.98-Aug 14Helsinki European Championships

1967

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
58.14-Sep 23London

Honours

4

Helsinki European Championships

Discus Throw

1971
4

Helsinki European Championships

Discus Throw

1971
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Dirk Wippermann's Discus Throw personal best?

Dirk Wippermann's Discus Throw personal best is 65.88, set on Oct 13, 1971 in Aachen (GER), #221 on the all-time list.

Which events does Dirk Wippermann compete in?

Dirk Wippermann competes in the Discus Throw.

How did Dirk Wippermann perform in 1979?

1979 season best: 59.80, set on Aug 26, 1979 in Düsseldorf (GER).