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Jörg Freimuth

Jörg Freimuth

GDRGDRMen
Birth dateSep 10, 1961
BirthplaceRathenow, Germany
Height1.92 m
Weight84 kg

Jörg Freimuth (born 10 September 1961 in Rathenow, Bezirk Potsdam) is a retired East German high jumper. He won the bronze medal for East Germany in the 1980 Summer Olympics held in Moscow, Soviet Union with a jump of 2.31 metres. He retired in 1982 and started working as an electrician. Jörg is the twin brother of decathlete Uwe Freimuth and the uncle of decathlete Rico Freimuth.

Key facts
High Jump
2.31
#208 all-time
1985 season best
2.21
Feb 17, 1985 · Senftenberg (GER) (i)
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 bronze
Age
65 years old

As of Sep 24, 2026: High Jump 2.31 (#208 all-time), 1985 season best 2.21 (Feb 17, 1985, Senftenberg (GER) (i)) · Olympic Games: 1 bronze · 65 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1985
HJ
2.21-Feb 17, 1985
↑
Senftenberg (GER) (i)
1984
HJ
2.21-May 25, 1984
↑
Potsdam (GDR)
1982
HJ
2.25-Aug 18, 1982
↑
Potsdam (GDR)
1981
HJ
2.28-Aug 29, 1981
↑
Potsdam (GDR)
1980
HJ
2.31-Aug 1, 1980
↑
Lenin Stadium, Moskva (URS)

1985

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.21-Feb 17Senftenberg (i)

1984

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.21-May 25Potsdam

1982

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.25-Aug 18Potsdam

1981

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.24-Sep 6Roma IAAF World Cup, Stadio Olimpico, Roma
HJ
2.28-Aug 29Potsdam
HJ
2.26-Jul 8Milano
HJ
2.19-Feb 21European Indoor Championships, Palais des Sports, Grenoble (i)
HJ
2.27-Feb 11Cosford (i)

1980

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.31-Aug 1The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
HJ
2.21-Jul 31The XXII Olympic Games
HJ
2.28-Jul 13Potsdam
HJ
2.27-Jun 1Potsdam

Honours

🥉

Roma IAAF World Cup

High Jump

1981
7

European Indoor Championships

High Jump

1981
🥉

The XXII Olympic Games

High Jump

1980
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Jörg Freimuth's High Jump personal best?

Jörg Freimuth's High Jump personal best is 2.31, set on Aug 1, 1980 in Lenin Stadium, Moskva (URS), #208 on the all-time list.

Which events does Jörg Freimuth compete in?

Jörg Freimuth competes in the High Jump.

How did Jörg Freimuth perform in 1985?

1985 season best: 2.21, set on Feb 17, 1985 in Senftenberg (GER) (i).

How many medals has Jörg Freimuth won?

Jörg Freimuth has won 1 Olympic Games medal.