Gerhard SPERLING

GermanyGermany
Born
Nov 15, 1937 (88 years old)
Events
20 km race walk

Gerhard SPERLING is a Germany race walker, born on November 15, 1937. He competes primarily in the 20kmW, 20,000Metr and 30,000Metr.

His personal bests include 1:27:29 in the 20kmW, 1:25:37.8h in the 20,000Metr and 2:17:50.2h in the 30,000Metr. He has earned 1 silver medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Germany.

Personal best · 20 km race walk1:27:29
1972 season best1:27:55.0Aug 31, 1972
Last competitionThe XX Olympic GamesAug 31, 1972 · 1:27:55.0
The XX Olympic Games

As of Nov 14, 2026: 20 km race walk 1:27:29, 1972 season best 1:27:55.0 (Aug 31, 1972) · Last competition: The XX Olympic Games, Aug 31, 1972, 1:27:55.0 · 88 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
20kmWHelsinki 1971Germany 20 km race walk all-time list1:27:291,035 pts–
20,000MetrErfurt 19721:25:37.8h–
30,000MetrBerlin 19722:17:50.2h–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
197220kmW 1:27:55.0–Aug 31, 1972The XX Olympic Games
197120kmW 1:27:29–Aug 15, 1971Helsinki European Championships
196920kmW 1:32:04–Sep 17, 1969Athina European Championships, Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Athina
196820kmW 1:35:27.2–Oct 14, 1968The XIX Olympic Games
196620kmW 1:31:26–Sep 3, 1966Budapest European Championships
196420kmW 1:33:15.8–Oct 15, 1964The XVIII Olympic Games
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Gerhard SPERLING's 20 km race walk personal best is 1:27:29, set on Aug 10, 1971 in Olympiastadion, Helsinki (FIN).

Gerhard SPERLING competes in the 20 km race walk.

1972 season best: 1:27:55.0, set on Aug 31, 1972. Last competition: The XX Olympic Games on Aug 31, 1972, 1:27:55.0.