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Heinfried Birlenbach

FRGFRGMen
Birth dateDec 7, 1940
BirthplaceSiegen, Germany
Height2.02 m
Weight120 kg

Heinfried Birlenbach (May 24, 1940 – November 11, 2020) was a West German shot putter. He was born in Siegen.

Birlenbach finished fifth at the 1966 European Championships, eighth at the 1968 Summer Olympics and seventh at the 1972 Summer Olympics, the latter in a career best throw of 20.37 metres. This places him 26th on the German all-time list.

He also won the 1968 and 1969 European Indoor Games, the latter in a new championship record of 19.51 metres. He became German champion six consecutive seasons: 1966 - 1971. He competed for the sports club Sportfreunde Siegen during his active career.

Key facts
Shot Put
20.37
#419 all-time
1973 season best
19.46
Jun 20, 1973 · Haiger (FRG)
1973 season best
Age
85 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: Shot Put 20.37 (#419 all-time), 1973 season best 19.46 (Jun 20, 1973, Haiger (FRG)) · 85 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1973
SP
19.46-Jun 20, 1973
↓
Haiger (FRG)
1972
SP
20.37-Sep 9, 1972
↓
Olympiastadion, München (GER)
1971
SP
18.89-Aug 12, 1971
↓
Helsinki European Championships
1969
SP
20.06-Aug 28, 1969
↓
Stuttgart (GER)
1968
SP
19.43-Oct 13, 1968
↓
Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México (MEX)
1967
SP
19.20-Sep 16, 1967
↓
Kiev (URS)
1966
SP
18.59-Sep 2, 1966
↓
Budapest European Championships
1964
SP
17.77-Oct 17, 1964
↓
National Stadium, Tokyo (JPN)

1973

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
19.46-Jun 20Haiger

1972

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
20.37-Sep 9The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
SP
20.10-Sep 8The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München

1971

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
18.89-Aug 12Helsinki European Championships

1969

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
20.06-Aug 28Stuttgart
SP
19.51-Mar 8Beograd European Indoor Games, Belgrade Fair, Beograd (i)

1968

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
18.80-Oct 14The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
SP
19.43-Oct 13The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
SP
18.94-Sep 6Duisburg
SP
18.65-Mar 9Madrid European Indoor Games, Palacio de Deportes, Madrid (i)

1967

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
19.20-Sep 16European Cup Final, Kiev
SP
17.13-Mar 11Praha European Indoor Games, Sportovní hala, Praha (i)

1966

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
18.37-Sep 3Budapest European Championships
SP
18.59-Sep 2Budapest European Championships
SP
16.55-Mar 27Dortmund European Indoor Games, Westfalenhalle, Dortmund (i)

1964

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
17.77-Oct 17The XVIII Olympic Games, National Stadium, Tokyo

Honours

7

The XX Olympic Games

Shot Put

1972
8

The XIX Olympic Games

Shot Put

1968
5

Budapest European Championships

Shot Put

1966
5

Budapest European Championships

Shot Put

1966
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Heinfried Birlenbach's Shot Put personal best?

Heinfried Birlenbach's Shot Put personal best is 20.37, set on Sep 9, 1972 in Olympiastadion, München (GER), #419 on the all-time list.

Which events does Heinfried Birlenbach compete in?

Heinfried Birlenbach competes in the Shot Put.

How did Heinfried Birlenbach perform in 1973?

1973 season best: 19.46, set on Jun 20, 1973 in Haiger (FRG).