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Heinz-Joachim Rothenburg

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Heinz-Joachim Rothenburg

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Birth dateApr 9, 1944
BirthplaceLuckenwalde, Germany
Height1.85 m
Weight118 kg

Heinz-Joachim Rothenburg (born 9 April 1944 in Luckenwalde, Brandenburg) is a retired East German shot putter. He competed for the sports club SC Dynamo Berlin during his active career.

Key facts
Shot Put
21.32
#124 all-time
Discus Throw
62.02
1976 season best
21.12
Jul 10, 1976 · Berlin (GER)
Age
82 years old

As of Sep 28, 2026: Shot Put 21.32 (#124 all-time), Discus Throw 62.02, 1976 season best 21.12 (Jul 10, 1976, Berlin (GER)) · 82 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1976
SP
21.12-Jul 10, 1976
↓
Berlin (GER)
1975
SP
20.98-Jun 21, 1975
↓
Dresden (GER)
1974
SP
20.91-Aug 14, 1974
↓
Berlin (GER)
1973
SP
20.74-Sep 12, 1973
↓
Berlin (GER)
1972
SP
21.32-Jun 3, 1972
↓
Potsdam (GDR)
1972
DT
58.76-May 28, 1972
↑
Sofia (BUL)
1971
SP
21.12-Aug 28, 1971
↓
Moskva (URS)
1970
SP
19.70-Mar 15, 1970
↓
European Indoor Championships
1969
SP
20.05-Sep 18, 1969
↓
Athina European Championships, Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Athina
1969
DT
62.02-Jul 20, 1969
↑
Berlin (GER)

1976

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
19.79-Jul 24The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
SP
19.92-Jul 23The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
SP
21.12-Jul 10Berlin
SP
20.64-May 30Karl Marx Stadt
SP
20.38-May 22Sofia
SP
20.87-May 8Dresden
SP
20.69-May 1Split
SP
20.71-Apr 16Berlin
SP
20.89-Jan 25Berlin (i)
SP
20.76-Jan 17Berlin (i)

1975

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
20.33-Aug 16European Cup Final, Nice
SP
20.87-Aug 6Berlin GDR Club Cup, Berlin
SP
20.98-Jun 21Dresden

1974

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
20.91-Aug 14Berlin
SP
20.87-Mar 10European Indoor Championships, Scandinavium, Göteborg (i)
SP
20.87-Mar 9European Indoor Championships, Scandinavium, Göteborg (i)

1973

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
20.74-Sep 12Berlin

1972

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
19.74-Sep 9The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
SP
19.03-Sep 8The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
SP
21.32-Jun 3Potsdam GDR Cup Final, Potsdam
DT
58.76-May 28Sofia
SP
19.90-Mar 12European Indoor Championships
SP
19.90-Mar 11European Indoor Championships

1971

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
21.12-Aug 28Moskva
SP
20.47-Aug 13Helsinki European Championships
SP
18.81-Aug 12Helsinki European Championships
SP
20.47-Aug 10Helsinki European Championships
SP
18.81-Aug 10Helsinki European Championships
SP
20.92-Jun 20Berlin
SP
19.32-Mar 13European Indoor Championships

1970

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
19.70-Mar 15European Indoor Championships
SP
19.70-Mar 14European Indoor Championships

1969

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
20.05-Sep 18Athina European Championships, Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Athina
SP
19.51-Sep 17Athina European Championships, Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Athina
SP
20.05-Sep 16Athina European Championships, Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Athina
SP
19.51-Sep 16Athina European Championships, Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Athina
DT
62.02-Jul 20Berlin
SP
18.69-Mar 8Beograd European Indoor Games, Belgrade Fair, Beograd (i)

Honours

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European Indoor Championships

Shot Put

1974
4

European Indoor Championships

Shot Put

1972
🥈

Helsinki European Championships

Shot Put

1971
5

European Indoor Championships

Shot Put

1971
🥈

Helsinki European Championships

Shot Put

1971
🥈

European Indoor Championships

Shot Put

1970
🥈

Athina European Championships

Shot Put

1969
🥈

Athina European Championships

Shot Put

1969
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Heinz-Joachim Rothenburg's Shot Put personal best?

Heinz-Joachim Rothenburg's Shot Put personal best is 21.32, set on Jun 3, 1972 in Potsdam (GDR), #124 on the all-time list.

Which events does Heinz-Joachim Rothenburg compete in?

Heinz-Joachim Rothenburg competes in the Shot Put and Discus Throw.

How did Heinz-Joachim Rothenburg perform in 1976?

1976 season best: 21.12, set on Jul 10, 1976 in Berlin (GER).