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Edwin Klein

Edwin Klein

FRGFRGMen
Birth dateJun 19, 1948
BirthplaceTrier, Germany
Height1.90 m
Weight110 kg

Edwin Klein (born 19 June 1948) is a German former athlete He competed in the men's hammer throw at the 1972 Summer Olympics and the 1976 Summer Olympics. He competed in the men's hammer throw at the 1972 Summer Olympics and the 1976 Summer Olympics.

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
Hammer Throw
74.72
#471 all-time
1977 season best
70.52
Jul 20, 1977 · Rhede (GER)
1977 season best
Age
78 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: Hammer Throw 74.72 (#471 all-time), 1977 season best 70.52 (Jul 20, 1977, Rhede (GER)) · 78 years old

PB

Personal bests

74.72
#471 all-time

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1977
HT
70.52-Jul 20, 1977
↑
Rhede (GER)
1976
HT
74.72-Jun 7, 1976
↑
Rehlingen (GER)
1975
HT
68.26-May 8, 1975
↑
Bonn (GER)
1974
HT
73.44-Aug 16, 1974
↑
Zürich (SUI)
1972
HT
73.02-Jul 23, 1972
↑
München (GER)

1977

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
70.52-Jul 20Rhede

1976

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
71.34-Jul 28The XXI Olympic Games
HT
68.72-Jul 26The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
HT
72.64-Jul 9Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
HT
74.72-Jun 7Rehlingen

1975

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
68.26-May 8Bonn

1974

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
68.48-Sep 7Roma European Championships
HT
69.38-Sep 6Roma European Championships
HT
68.48-Sep 2Roma European Championships
HT
69.38-Sep 2Roma European Championships
HT
73.44-Aug 16Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich

1972

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
71.14-Sep 7The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
HT
67.14-Sep 4The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
HT
73.02-Jul 23German Championships, München

Honours

8

The XXI Olympic Games

Hammer Throw

1976
7

The XX Olympic Games

Hammer Throw

1972
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Edwin Klein's Hammer Throw personal best?

Edwin Klein's Hammer Throw personal best is 74.72, set on Jun 7, 1976 in Rehlingen (GER), #471 on the all-time list.

Which events does Edwin Klein compete in?

Edwin Klein competes in the Hammer Throw.

How did Edwin Klein perform in 1977?

1977 season best: 70.52, set on Jul 20, 1977 in Rhede (GER).