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Hans-Joachim Zenk

Hans-Joachim Zenk

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Birth dateJun 3, 1952
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Hans-Joachim Zenk is a Germany sprinter, born on June 3, 1952. He competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m.

His personal bests include 10.1h in the 100m, 20.42 in the 200m, 39.42 in the 4x100m and 6.77 in the 60m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Germany.

Key facts
200 m
20.42
#788 all-time
100 m
10.1h
1976 season best
20.87
May 20, 1976 · Dresden (GER)
1976 season best
Age
74 years old

As of Sep 15, 2026: 200 m 20.42 (#788 all-time), 100 m 10.1h, 1976 season best 20.87 (May 20, 1976, Dresden (GER)) · 74 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1976
60m
6.77-Jan 7, 1976
→
Berlin (GER) (i)
1976
200m
20.87+1.9May 20, 1976
↑
Dresden (GER)
1975
100m
10.2h-Jul 6, 1975
↑
Berlin (GDR)
1975
200m
20.87-Jun 12, 1975
↑
Potsdam (GDR)
1974
100m
10.2h-1.6Jun 2, 1974
↑
Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA)
1974
200m
20.42+1.8Jun 13, 1974
↑
Potsdam (GDR)
1973
60m
6.77-Mar 10, 1973
→
European Indoor Championships, Ahoy, Rotterdam (i)
1973
100m
10.2h-Jun 23, 1973
↑
Potsdam (GDR)
1972
100m
10.2h-May 28, 1972
↑
Potsdam (GDR)
1972
200m
20.59+1.2Sep 3, 1972
↑
Olympiastadion, München (GER)
1971
100m
10.1h+2.0Jul 31, 1971
↑
Berlin (GDR)
1971
4x100m
39.42-Aug 14, 1971
↑
Helsinki European Championships
1970
100m
10.89+0.1Sep 11, 1970
↑
European Junior Championships
1970
200m
21.95+0.2Sep 12, 1970
↑
European Junior Championships
1970
4x100m
41.04-Sep 13, 1970
↑
European Junior Championships

1976

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
20.87+1.9May 20Dresden Olympic Day, Dresden
60m
6.77-Jan 7Berlin (i)

1975

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100m
10.45-Aug 6Berlin GDR Club Cup, Berlin
100m
10.2HT-Jul 6Potsdam
200m
20.87-Jun 12Potsdam

1974

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
21.46+0.5Sep 6Roma European Championships
200m
21.30+1.5Sep 4Roma European Championships
200m
21.30+1.5Sep 2Roma European Championships
200m
21.46+0.5Sep 2Roma European Championships
100m
10.82-2.5Sep 2Roma European Championships
200m
20.42+1.8Jun 13Potsdam
200m
20.76-Jun 13Potsdam
100m
10.2HT-1.6Jun 2Erfurt

1973

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100m
10.2HT-Jun 23Potsdam
60m
6.77-Mar 10European Indoor Championships, Ahoy, Rotterdam (i)
60m
6.83-Mar 10European Indoor Championships, Ahoy, Rotterdam (i)

1972

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
21.05+0.0Sep 4The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
200m
20.63-3.1Sep 4The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
200m
20.59+1.2Sep 3The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
200m
20.93+0.7Sep 3The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
100m
10.2HT-May 28Potsdam

1971

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x100m
39.42-Aug 14Helsinki European Championships
100m
10.1HT+2.0Jul 31Berlin EC Test, Berlin

1970

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
22.06-1.3Sep 13European Junior Championships
4x100m
41.04-Sep 13European Junior Championships
200m
21.95+0.2Sep 12European Junior Championships
200m
22.06-1.3Sep 11European Junior Championships
100m
10.89+0.1Sep 11European Junior Championships
4x100m
41.04-Sep 11European Junior Championships
200m
21.95+0.2Sep 11European Junior Championships
100m
11.04-0.4Sep 11European Junior Championships

Honours

8

The XX Olympic Games

200 Metres

1972
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Hans-Joachim Zenk's 200 m personal best?

Hans-Joachim Zenk's 200 m personal best is 20.42, set on Jun 13, 1974 in Potsdam (GDR), #788 on the all-time list.

Which events does Hans-Joachim Zenk compete in?

Hans-Joachim Zenk competes in the 200 m and 100 m.

How did Hans-Joachim Zenk perform in 1976?

1976 season best: 20.87, set on May 20, 1976 in Dresden (GER).