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Ralf Reichenbach

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Ralf Reichenbach

FRGFRGMen
Birth dateJul 31, 1950
BirthplaceWiesbaden, Germany
Height2.00 m
Weight135 kg

Ralf Reichenbach (31 July 1950 – 12 February 1998) was a German shot putter. He represented West Germany and competed for the club OSC Berlin and LG Süd Berlin during his active career. He competed in the men's shot put at the 1972 Summer Olympics and the 1976 Summer Olympics.

Key facts
Shot Put
21.51
#93 all-time
1981 season best
20.27
Jun 23, 1981 · London (GBR)
1981 season best
Age
76 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: Shot Put 21.51 (#93 all-time), 1981 season best 20.27 (Jun 23, 1981, London (GBR)) · 76 years old

PB

Personal bests

21.51
#93 all-time

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1981
SP
20.27-Jun 23, 1981
↓
London (GBR)
1980
SP
21.51-Aug 8, 1980
↓
Berlin (GER)
1979
SP
20.27-Aug 4, 1979
↓
Torino (ITA)
1978
SP
19.92-Aug 13, 1978
↓
Köln (GER)
1977
SP
20.82-Aug 5, 1977
↓
Hamburg (GER)
1976
SP
20.44-Jul 10, 1976
↓
Zürich (SUI)
1975
SP
20.39-Jul 12, 1975
↓
Torino (ITA)
1974
SP
20.80-Aug 10, 1974
↓
Stuttgart (GER)
1972
SP
20.15-Jul 23, 1972
↓
München (GER)
1971
SP
18.91-Aug 12, 1971
↓
Helsinki European Championships

1981

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
19.18-Sep 4Roma IAAF World Cup, Stadio Olimpico, Roma
SP
20.27-Jun 23London

1980

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
21.51-Aug 8Berlin ISTAF, Berlin
SP
21.23-Jul 12Stuttgart
SP
20.85-Jul 4Lage
SP
21.13-Jun 9-

1979

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
20.27-Aug 4European Cup Final A, Torino
SP
19.38-Jun 30European Cup Semi Final, Lüdenscheid

1978

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
19.09-Aug 31Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
SP
19.09-Aug 29Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
SP
19.92-Aug 13German Championships, Köln

1977

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
19.97-Sep 2Düsseldorf IAAF World Cup, Rheinstadion, Düsseldorf
SP
20.33-Aug 26Berlin ISTAF, Berlin
SP
20.04-Aug 21Nice Nikaďa, Nice
SP
20.42-Aug 13European Cup Final A, Helsinki
SP
20.82-Aug 5Hamburg NC, Hamburg
SP
20.15-Jul 5Troisdorf
SP
19.43-Mar 13European Indoor Championships, Velódromo de Anoeta, San Sebastián (i)
SP
19.43-Mar 12European Indoor Championships, Velódromo de Anoeta, San Sebastián (i)

1976

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
19.31-Jul 23The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
SP
20.44-Jul 10Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
SP
20.08-Jun 13Fürth
SP
20.40-Jun 6Dortmund

1975

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
19.03-Aug 16European Cup Final, Nice
SP
20.39-Jul 12European Cup Semi Final, Torino

1974

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
20.38-Sep 6Roma European Championships
SP
19.61-Sep 4Roma European Championships
SP
20.38-Sep 2Roma European Championships
SP
19.61-Sep 2Roma European Championships
SP
20.18-Aug 21Berlin ISTAF, Berlin
SP
20.80-Aug 10Stuttgart

1972

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
19.48-Sep 9The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
SP
19.14-Sep 8The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
SP
20.15-Jul 23German Championships, München

1971

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
18.74-Aug 13Helsinki European Championships
SP
18.91-Aug 12Helsinki European Championships
SP
18.74-Aug 10Helsinki European Championships
SP
18.91-Aug 10Helsinki European Championships
SP
18.65-Mar 13European Indoor Championships

Honours

4

Roma IAAF World Cup

Shot Put

1981
🥉

Düsseldorf IAAF World Cup

Shot Put

1977
6

European Indoor Championships

Shot Put

1977
🥈

Roma European Championships

Shot Put

1974
🥈

Roma European Championships

Shot Put

1974
6

European Indoor Championships

Shot Put

1971
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Ralf Reichenbach's Shot Put personal best?

Ralf Reichenbach's Shot Put personal best is 21.51, set on Aug 8, 1980 in Berlin (GER), #93 on the all-time list.

Which events does Ralf Reichenbach compete in?

Ralf Reichenbach competes in the Shot Put.

How did Ralf Reichenbach perform in 1981?

1981 season best: 20.27, set on Jun 23, 1981 in London (GBR).