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Helma Knorscheidt

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Helma Knorscheidt

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Birth dateDec 31, 1956
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Helma Knorscheidt is a Germany thrower, born on December 31, 1956. She competes primarily in the SP.

Her personal bests include 21.19 in the SP. She has earned 3 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Germany.

Key facts
Shot Put
21.19
#26 all-time
1985 season best
20.79
Jun 22, 1985 · Halle (GER)
1985 season best
Medals
World Championships: 1 silver
Age
69 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: Shot Put 21.19 (#26 all-time), 1985 season best 20.79 (Jun 22, 1985, Halle (GER)) · World Championships: 1 silver · 69 years old

PB

Personal bests

21.19
#26 all-time
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
World Championships-1-1

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1985
SP
20.79-Jun 22, 1985
↓
Halle (GER)
1984
SP
21.19-May 24, 1984
↓
Berlin (GER)
1983
SP
21.03-Aug 4, 1983
↓
Berlin (GER) (i)
1982
SP
21.12-Aug 22, 1982
↓
Cottbus (GER)
1981
SP
21.01-Jun 13, 1981
↓
Dresden (GER)
1980
SP
20.46-May 25, 1980
↓
-
1979
SP
20.63-Jun 13, 1979
↓
Ciudad de México (MEX)
1978
SP
20.99-May 28, 1978
↓
Halle (GER)
1977
SP
20.24-Jul 2, 1977
↓
Dresden (GER)
1976
SP
20.82-Jul 10, 1976
↓
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1975
SP
18.10-Jun 16, 1975
↓
Budapest (HUN)

1985

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
20.79-Jun 22Halle

1984

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
21.01-Jul 27Dresden
SP
21.10-Jul 21Potsdam Olympic Day, Potsdam
SP
20.92-Jul 15Berlin
SP
20.26-Jun 9Berlin
SP
21.06-Jun 3Erfurt
SP
20.02-Jun 2Erfurt
SP
21.19-May 24Berlin
SP
20.58-May 19-
SP
19.92-May 13Jena
SP
20.28-May 5Celje
SP
20.57-May 2Rijeka
SP
21.18-Apr 30Split
SP
19.96-Feb 4Cosford (i)
SP
19.61-Jan 7Senftenberg (i)

1983

23 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
19.49-Aug 21European Cup Final A, London
SP
20.70-Aug 12IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
SP
19.09-Aug 10IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
SP
20.70-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
SP
19.09-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
SP
21.03-Aug 4Berlin (i)
SP
20.19-Jul 31Berlin
SP
20.64-Jul 27Leipzig
SP
19.85-Jun 25Halle
SP
19.91-Jun 16Karl Marx Stadt
SP
20.59-Jun 8-
SP
20.16-May 28Jena
SP
20.05-May 22Neubrandenburg
SP
20.21HT-Mar 6-
SP
20.35-Mar 6European Indoor Championships
SP
20.28HT-Mar 6-
SP
20.04HT-Mar 6-
SP
20.09HT-Mar 6-
SP
20.35-Mar 5European Indoor Championships
SP
20.14-Feb 20Senftenberg (i)
SP
20.42-Feb 12Budapest (i)
SP
19.71-Feb 5Senftenberg (i)
SP
19.50-Jan 29Senftenberg (i)

1982

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
20.21-Sep 6Athina European Championships
SP
21.00-Aug 28Potsdam
SP
21.12-Aug 22Cottbus
SP
20.68-Aug 18-
SP
20.53-Aug 14-
SP
20.66-Aug 11-
SP
20.10-Jun 19-
SP
20.25-Jun 5-
SP
20.11-Jun 2-
SP
20.00-May 29-
SP
20.36-May 23-

1981

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
20.16-Aug 7-
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Honours

🥈

European Indoor Championships

Shot Put

1983
🥈

IAAF World Championships

Shot Put

1983
6

Athina European Championships

Shot Put

1982
6

Athina European Championships

Shot Put

1982
🥉

European Indoor Championships

Shot Put

1981
🥈

Ciudad de México Universiade

Shot Put

1979
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Helma Knorscheidt's Shot Put personal best?

Helma Knorscheidt's Shot Put personal best is 21.19, set on May 24, 1984 in Berlin (GER), #26 on the all-time list.

Which events does Helma Knorscheidt compete in?

Helma Knorscheidt competes in the Shot Put.

How did Helma Knorscheidt perform in 1985?

1985 season best: 20.79, set on Jun 22, 1985 in Halle (GER).

How many medals has Helma Knorscheidt won?

Helma Knorscheidt has won 1 World Championships medal.