Klaus Thiele

Born
Jan 21, 1958 (68 years old)
Events
400 m · 200 m

Klaus Thiele is a Germany sprinter, born on January 21, 1958. He competes primarily in the 200m, 400m and 4x100m.

His personal bests include 20.3h in the 200m, 45.34 in the 400m, 40.25 in the 4x100m and 3:01.3h in the 4x400m. He has earned 2 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Germany.

Personal best · 400 m45.34
1983 season best46.06Jun 18, 1983 · Karl Marx Stadt
Medals1Olympic Games: 1 silver
Personal best · 200 m20.3h

As of Oct 28, 2026: 400 m 45.34 (#749 all-time), 200 m 20.3h, 1983 season best 46.06 (Jun 18, 1983, Karl Marx Stadt (GDR)) · Olympic Games: 1 silver · 68 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
200mKiev 198220.3h1,173 pts–
400mPotsdam 198045.341,156 pts#749
4x100mDonetsk 197740.25–
4x400mMoskva 19803:01.3h–

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
Olympic Games–1–1

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1983400m 46.06–Jun 18, 1983Karl Marx Stadt (GDR)
1982200m 20.3h+2.0Jul 10, 1982Jena (GDR)
1982400m 46.15–Aug 27, 1982Potsdam (GDR)
1981400m 46.31–Jun 10, 1981Berlin (GER)
1980400m 45.34–Jul 13, 1980Potsdam (GDR)
19804x400m 3:01.3h–Aug 1, 1980Lenin Stadium, Moskva (URS)
1979400m 46.1h–Jun 27, 1979Potsdam (GDR)
1978200m 20.60+0.4Jun 4, 1978Sofia (BUL)
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FAQ

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Klaus Thiele's 400 m personal best is 45.34, set on Jul 13, 1980 in Potsdam (GDR), #749 on the all-time list.

Klaus Thiele competes in the 400 m and 200 m.

1983 season best: 46.06, set on Jun 18, 1983 in Karl Marx Stadt (GDR).

Klaus Thiele has won 1 Olympic Games medal.