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Ralf Haber

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Ralf Haber

GDRGDRMen
Birth dateAug 18, 1962
BirthplaceAltenburg, Germany
Height1.91 m
Weight113 kg

Ralf Haber (born 18 August 1962 in Altenburg, Thuringia) is a retired East German hammer thrower. His personal best throw was 83.40 metres, achieved in May 1988 in Athens. This is the current German record.

Key facts
Hammer Throw
83.40
#15 all-time
1990 season best
78.00
Aug 8, 1990 · Berlin (GER)
1990 season best
Medals
World Championships: 1 bronze
Record
National record · Hammer Throw 83.40
National record
Age
64 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: Hammer Throw 83.40 (#15 all-time), 1990 season best 78.00 (Aug 8, 1990, Berlin (GER)) · World Championships: 1 bronze · National record (Hammer Throw) · 64 years old

PB

Personal bests

83.40
#15 all-time
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
World Championships--11

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1990
HT
78.00-Aug 8, 1990
↓
Berlin (GER)
1989
HT
78.64-Jul 15, 1989
↓
Bryansk (URS)
1988
HT
83.40-May 16, 1988
↓
Athina (GRE)
1987
HT
81.84-Aug 21, 1987
↓
Potsdam (GDR)
1986
HT
80.60-Aug 16, 1986
↓
Dresden (GER)
1985
HT
78.68-Jul 30, 1985
↓
Dresden (GER)
1984
HT
79.38-Jul 15, 1984
↓
Berlin (GER)
1983
HT
79.02-Jun 26, 1983
↓
Los Angeles, CA (USA)
1982
HT
76.42-May 15, 1982
↓
Karl Marx Stadt (GDR)
1981
HT
70.88-Jun 25, 1981
↓
Cottbus (GER)

1990

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
72.94-Sep 7Athina GPF, Athina
HT
75.88-Aug 19Köln
HT
76.92-Aug 17Dresden
HT
78.00-Aug 8Berlin
HT
76.48-Jul 10Nice
HT
74.88-Jul 6Edinburgh
HT
74.54-Jul 4Berlin
HT
74.36-Jun 29Gateshead
HT
74.88-Jun 27Helsinki World Games, Helsinki
HT
74.00-Jun 24Rostock
HT
77.06-Jun 20Bratislava
HT
75.30-Jun 16Karl Marx Stadt

1989

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
76.28-Sep 9Barcelona IAAF World Cup, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
HT
75.38-Sep 6Macerata
HT
77.20-Aug 30Berlin
HT
77.76-Aug 6European Cup Final A, Gateshead
HT
77.84-Jul 21Neubrandenburg NC, Neubrandenburg
HT
78.64-Jul 15Bryansk
HT
78.46-Jul 5Berlin
HT
7.44-Jul 1Karl Marx Stadt
HT
76.90-Jun 22Rostock
HT
72.22-Feb 18Tirrenia

1988

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
80.44-Sep 26The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
HT
78.16-Sep 25The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
HT
81.08-Sep 13Berlin
HT
82.54-Sep 9Potsdam
HT
77.98-Jul 10Neubrandenburg
HT
77.66-Jun 30Helsinki World Games, Helsinki
HT
77.94-Jun 29Berlin
HT
80.30-Jun 24Rostock
HT
80.70-Jun 20Düsseldorf FRG-GDR Int. Match, Düsseldorf
HT
82.36-Jun 11Dresden
HT
82.22-Jun 3Jena
HT
78.54-May 29Rostock
HT
82.12-May 16Athina
HT
83.40-May 16Athina

1987

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
80.76-Sep 1IAAF World Championships
HT
79.46-Aug 31IAAF World Championships
HT
79.46-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
HT
80.76-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
HT
80.24-Aug 25-
HT
80.24-Aug 25Berlin
HT
81.84-Aug 21Potsdam
HT
78.74-Jul 6Budapest Grand Prix, Budapest
HT
79.76-Jun 28European Cup Final A, Praha
HT
79.72-Jun 21Karl Marx Stadt
HT
79.48-Jun 11Neubrandenburg
HT
81.52-Jun 6Potsdam
HT
80.62-Jun 3Dresden

1986

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
78.74-Aug 30Stuttgart European Championships
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Honours

🥉

Barcelona IAAF World Cup

Hammer Throw

1989
4

The XXIV Olympic Games

Hammer Throw

1988
🥉

IAAF World Championships

Hammer Throw

1987
6

Stuttgart European Championships

Hammer Throw

1986
6

Stuttgart European Championships

Hammer Throw

1986
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Ralf Haber's Hammer Throw personal best?

Ralf Haber's Hammer Throw personal best is 83.40, set on May 16, 1988 in Athina (GRE), #15 on the all-time list.

Which events does Ralf Haber compete in?

Ralf Haber competes in the Hammer Throw.

How did Ralf Haber perform in 1990?

1990 season best: 78.00, set on Aug 8, 1990 in Berlin (GER).

How many medals has Ralf Haber won?

Ralf Haber has won 1 World Championships medal.