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Jörg Drehmel

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Jörg Drehmel

GDRGDRMen
Birth dateMay 3, 1945
BirthplaceSassen-Trantow, Germany
Height1.87 m
Weight83 kg

Jörg Drehmel (born 3 May 1945) is a retired East German triple jumper who won a silver medal at the 1972 Olympics. He was the European champion in 1971.

Key facts
Triple Jump
17.31
#145 all-time
Long Jump
7.73
1976 season best
16.67
Jan 24, 1976 · Berlin (GER) (i)
1976 season best
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 silver
Age
81 years old

As of Sep 16, 2026: Triple Jump 17.31 (#145 all-time), Long Jump 7.73, 1976 season best 16.67 (Jan 24, 1976, Berlin (GER) (i)) · Olympic Games: 1 silver · 81 years old

PB

Personal bests

7.73
17.31
#145 all-time
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games-1-1

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1976
TJ
16.67-Jan 24, 1976
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Berlin (GER) (i)
1975
TJ
16.98-Jun 22, 1975
↓
Dresden (GER)
1974
TJ
17.06-Jun 13, 1974
↓
Potsdam (GDR)
1973
TJ
16.76-Aug 19, 1973
↓
Moskva (URS)
1972
LJ
7.73-Jul 4, 1972-Colombes (FRA)
1972
TJ
17.31+1.5Sep 4, 1972
↓
Olympiastadion, München (GER)
1971
TJ
17.16+3.7Aug 15, 1971
↓
Helsinki European Championships
1970
TJ
16.74-Mar 15, 1970
↓
European Indoor Championships
1969
TJ
16.23+0.5Sep 17, 1969
↓
Athina European Championships, Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Athina

1976

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
16.29-Feb 8Warszawa (i)
TJ
16.67-Jan 24Berlin (i)

1975

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
16.98-Jun 22Dresden

1974

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
16.54-1.3Sep 8Roma European Championships
TJ
16.54-1.3Sep 2Roma European Championships
TJ
16.65-Aug 28Potsdam
TJ
17.06-Jun 13Potsdam
TJ
17.00-Jun 9Stockholm
TJ
16.48-Mar 10European Indoor Championships, Scandinavium, Göteborg (i)
TJ
16.48-Mar 9European Indoor Championships, Scandinavium, Göteborg (i)

1973

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
16.76-Aug 19Moskva Universiade, Moskva

1972

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
17.31+1.5Sep 4-
TJ
17.31+1.5Sep 4The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
TJ
16.57-Sep 3The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
LJ
7.73-Jul 4Colombes
TJ
16.70-Jun 24Erfurt GDR Championships, Erfurt
TJ
17.20+1.8Jun 15Potsdam
TJ
17.01-Jun 2Torino

1971

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
16.87-Aug 28Moskva
TJ
16.83-Aug 21Leipzig
TJ
17.16+3.7Aug 15Helsinki European Championships
TJ
16.83+0.6Aug 14Helsinki European Championships
TJ
17.16+3.7Aug 10Helsinki European Championships
TJ
16.83+0.6Aug 10Helsinki European Championships
TJ
16.90-Jul 31Berlin EC Test, Berlin
TJ
16.93-Jun 13Torino
TJ
15.53-Mar 14European Indoor Championships
TJ
15.53-Mar 13European Indoor Championships

1970

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
16.74-Mar 15European Indoor Championships
TJ
16.74-Mar 14European Indoor Championships

Honours

5

European Indoor Championships

Triple Jump

1974
4

Roma European Championships

Triple Jump

1974
4

Roma European Championships

Triple Jump

1974
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Moskva Universiade

Triple Jump

1973
🥈

The XX Olympic Games

Triple Jump

1972
🥇

Helsinki European Championships

Triple Jump

1971
🥇

Helsinki European Championships

Triple Jump

1971
🥈

European Indoor Championships

Triple Jump

1970
6

Athina European Championships

Triple Jump

1969
6

Athina European Championships

Triple Jump

1969
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Jörg Drehmel's Triple Jump personal best?

Jörg Drehmel's Triple Jump personal best is 17.31, set on Sep 4, 1972 in Olympiastadion, München (GER), #145 on the all-time list.

Which events does Jörg Drehmel compete in?

Jörg Drehmel competes in the Triple Jump and Long Jump.

How did Jörg Drehmel perform in 1976?

1976 season best: 16.67, set on Jan 24, 1976 in Berlin (GER) (i).

How many medals has Jörg Drehmel won?

Jörg Drehmel has won 1 Olympic Games medal.