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Heinz-Günther Schenk

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Heinz-Günther Schenk

GDRGDRMen
Birth dateJan 16, 1942
BirthplaceSalzwedel, Germany
Height1.82 m
Weight75 kg

Heinz-Günter Schenk (born 16 January 1942) is a German athlete. He competed in the men's triple jump at the 1968 Summer Olympics and the 1972 Summer Olympics.

Key facts
Triple Jump
16.94
#425 all-time
1973 season best
16.79
Jul 21, 1973 · Dresden (GER)
Age
84 years old

As of Sep 27, 2026: Triple Jump 16.94 (#425 all-time), 1973 season best 16.79 (Jul 21, 1973, Dresden (GER)) · 84 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1973
TJ
16.79-Jul 21, 1973
↓
Dresden (GER)
1972
TJ
16.94-Jun 15, 1972
↓
Potsdam (GDR)
1971
TJ
16.38+2.2Aug 15, 1971
↓
Helsinki European Championships
1968
TJ
16.16-Jun 30, 1968
↓
Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México (MEX)

1973

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
16.79-Jul 21Dresden

1972

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
15.91-Sep 3The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
TJ
16.94-Jun 15Potsdam

1971

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
16.38+2.2Aug 15Helsinki European Championships
TJ
16.23+0.0Aug 14Helsinki European Championships

1968

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
15.61-Oct 16The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
TJ
16.16-Jun 30Warszawa

Honours

6

Helsinki European Championships

Triple Jump

1971
6

Helsinki European Championships

Triple Jump

1971
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Heinz-Günther Schenk's Triple Jump personal best?

Heinz-Günther Schenk's Triple Jump personal best is 16.94, set on Jun 15, 1972 in Potsdam (GDR), #425 on the all-time list.

Which events does Heinz-Günther Schenk compete in?

Heinz-Günther Schenk competes in the Triple Jump.

How did Heinz-Günther Schenk perform in 1973?

1973 season best: 16.79, set on Jul 21, 1973 in Dresden (GER).