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Günther Rodehau

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Günther Rodehau

GDRGDRMen
Birth dateJul 6, 1959
BirthplaceMeissen, Germany
Height1.79 m
Weight115 kg

Gerhard Günther Rodehau (born 6 July 1959 in Meißen, Saxony) is a retired East German hammer thrower. Rodehau represented the sports club SC Einheit Dresden, and became East German champion in 1986 and 1990. His personal best throw was 82.64 metres, achieved in August 1985 in Dresden. This ranks him fourth among German hammer throwers, behind Ralf Haber, Heinz Weis and Karsten Kobs.

Key facts
Hammer Throw
82.64
#25 all-time
1990 season best
77.96
Aug 17, 1990 · Dresden (GER)
1990 season best
Last competition
Split European Championships
Aug 31, 1990 · 77.90
Split European Championships
Age
67 years old

As of Sep 17, 2026: Hammer Throw 82.64 (#25 all-time), 1990 season best 77.96 (Aug 17, 1990, Dresden (GER)) · Last competition: Split European Championships, Aug 31, 1990, 77.90 · 67 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1990
HT
77.96-Aug 17, 1990
↓
Dresden (GER)
1988
HT
81.82-Sep 13, 1988
↓
Berlin (GER)
1987
HT
81.58-Aug 21, 1987
↓
Potsdam (GDR)
1986
HT
81.70-Aug 16, 1986
↓
Dresden (GER)
1985
HT
82.64-Aug 3, 1985
↓
Dresden (GER)
1984
HT
80.20-May 5, 1984
↓
Celje (SLO)
1983
HT
78.14-Jun 26, 1983
↓
Halle (GER)
1982
HT
72.18-May 30, 1982
↓
Erfurt (GER)
1981
HT
74.42-Jun 14, 1981
↓
Dresden (GER)
1980
HT
74.02-Jun 4, 1980
↓
Ostrava (TCH)

1990

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
77.90-Aug 31Split European Championships
HT
75.36-Aug 30Split European Championships
HT
75.36-Aug 27Split European Championships
HT
77.90-Aug 27Split European Championships
HT
77.96-Aug 17Dresden
HT
73.48-Jul 4Berlin
HT
74.40-Jun 29Gateshead
HT
76.44-Jun 24Rostock
HT
76.00-Jun 16Karl Marx Stadt
HT
75.32-Jun 7Erfurt
HT
74.18-May 12Basel

1988

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
72.36-Sep 26The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
HT
78.12-Sep 25The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
HT
81.82-Sep 13-
HT
81.82-Sep 13Berlin
HT
79.58-Sep 9Potsdam
HT
79.24-Jul 10Neubrandenburg
HT
78.54-Jun 29Berlin
HT
79.04-Jun 24Rostock
HT
78.84-Jun 20Düsseldorf FRG-GDR Int. Match, Düsseldorf
HT
80.12-Jun 11Dresden
HT
81.10-Jun 3-
HT
81.10-Jun 3Jena
HT
78.20-May 22Chania
HT
81.76-May 16Athina

1987

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
76.18-Sep 1IAAF World Championships
HT
76.06-Aug 31IAAF World Championships
HT
76.06-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
HT
76.18-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
HT
79.30-Aug 25Berlin
HT
81.58-Aug 21Potsdam
HT
78.80-Aug 15Dresden
HT
78.60-Jul 7Potsdam

1986

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
79.84-Aug 30Stuttgart European Championships
HT
77.12-Aug 29Stuttgart European Championships
HT
79.84-Aug 26Stuttgart European Championships
HT
77.12-Aug 26Stuttgart European Championships
HT
79.10-Aug 20Berlin
HT
81.70-Aug 16Dresden
HT
80.16-Jun 27GDR Championships, Jena

1985

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
78.44-Oct 5Canberra IAAF World Cup
HT
79.56-Sep 28Sydney
HT
80.36-Aug 17Jablonec
HT
79.76-Aug 9Leipzig NC, Leipzig
HT
82.64-Aug 3Dresden
HT
80.44-Jul 30Dresden

1984

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
79.86-Jul 15Berlin
HT
77.02-Jun 3Erfurt
HT
78.02-May 24Berlin
HT
80.20-May 5Celje
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Honours

4

Split European Championships

Hammer Throw

1990
4

Split European Championships

Hammer Throw

1990
4

Stuttgart European Championships

Hammer Throw

1986
4

Stuttgart European Championships

Hammer Throw

1986
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Canberra IAAF World Cup

Hammer Throw

1985
5

IAAF World Championships

Hammer Throw

1983
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Günther Rodehau's Hammer Throw personal best?

Günther Rodehau's Hammer Throw personal best is 82.64, set on Aug 3, 1985 in Dresden (GER), #25 on the all-time list.

Which events does Günther Rodehau compete in?

Günther Rodehau competes in the Hammer Throw.

How did Günther Rodehau perform in 1990?

1990 season best: 77.96, set on Aug 17, 1990 in Dresden (GER). Last competition: Split European Championships on Aug 31, 1990, 77.90.