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Rolf Danneberg

Rolf Danneberg

FRGFRGMen
Birth dateMar 1, 1953
BirthplaceHamburg, Holy Roman Empire
Height1.98 m
Weight125 kg

Rolf Danneberg (born 1 March 1953) is a former German athlete who, representing West Germany, won the gold medal in discus throw at the 1984 Summer Olympics with 66.60 metres. He won the Olympic bronze medal in 1988 in Seoul.

Key facts
Discus Throw
67.60
#114 all-time
1993 season best
58.68
Jul 10, 1993 · Duisburg (GER)
1993 season best
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 bronze
Age
73 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: Discus Throw 67.60 (#114 all-time), 1993 season best 58.68 (Jul 10, 1993, Duisburg (GER)) · Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 bronze · 73 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1993
DT
58.68-Jul 10, 1993
↑
Duisburg (GER)
1992
DT
61.10-May 10, 1992
↑
Halle (GER)
1991
DT
62.34-May 18, 1991
↑
Bensheim (GER)
1990
DT
66.30-May 5, 1990
↑
Stade (GER)
1989
DT
67.38-Aug 12, 1989
↑
Hamburg (GER)
1988
DT
67.38-Oct 1, 1988
↑
The XXIV Olympic Games
1987
DT
67.60-May 30, 1987
↑
Berlin (GER)
1986
DT
66.16-Jul 26, 1986
↑
Dingolfing (FRG)
1985
DT
64.94-Jun 12, 1985
↑
Wedel (FRG)
1984
DT
67.40-May 5, 1984
↑
Stade (GER)
1983
DT
62.84-Apr 27, 1983
↑
Hamburg (GER)
1982
DT
63.74-May 23, 1982
↑
Forli (ITA)
1981
DT
62.50-May 10, 1981
↑
Hamburg (GER)
1980
DT
62.86-May 3, 1980
↑
Wilhelmshaven (GER)
1979
DT
61.02-Sep 8, 1979
↑
Wedel (FRG)
1978
DT
61.12-Sep 19, 1978
↑
Wedel (FRG)

1993

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
58.68-Jul 10Duisburg

1992

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
61.10-May 10Halle

1991

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
62.34-May 18Bensheim

1990

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
63.42-Sep 16Padova
DT
63.28-Sep 15Kamp-Lintfort
DT
60.94-Sep 4Koblenz
DT
63.08-Sep 1Split European Championships
DT
62.86-Aug 31Split European Championships
DT
62.86-Aug 27Split European Championships
DT
63.08-Aug 27Split European Championships
DT
61.56-Aug 11German Championships, Düsseldorf
DT
64.44-Aug 11German Championships, Düsseldorf
DT
62.16-Jul 10Ingolstadt
DT
65.06-Jun 9Recklinghausen
DT
65.42-May 25Sindelfingen
DT
66.30-May 5Stade

1989

20 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
65.30-Sep 8Barcelona IAAF World Cup
DT
64.41-Sep 1Herculis
DT
2.60-Aug 25Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Bruxelles
DT
64.74-Aug 23Koblenz
DT
64.40-Aug 19Kamp-Lintfort
DT
67.38-Aug 12Hamburg
DT
63.20-Aug 11Hamburg
DT
63.12-Aug 6European Cup Final A, Gateshead
DT
62.53-Jul 30Rhede
DT
65.78-Jul 26Ingolstadt
DT
62.88-Jul 7Edinburgh
DT
64.28-Jul 5Berlin
DT
64.66-Jun 29Helsinki World Games, Helsinki
DT
65.58-Jun 23Birmingham Int. Match, Birmingham
DT
63.48-Jun 20Sevilla
DT
64.02-Jun 4Greven
DT
65.80-May 28Spoleto
DT
66.20-May 21Lübeck
DT
65.86-May 20Bensheim
DT
64.84-May 6Stade

1988

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
67.38-Oct 1The XXIV Olympic Games
DT
65.70-Sep 30The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
DT
63.64-Sep 10Mainz
DT
64.90-Sep 4Dormagen
DT
66.66-Sep 3Köln
DT
66.02-Aug 28Koblenz
DT
66.04-Aug 27Kamp-Lintfort, Kamp-Lintford
DT
66.54-Aug 17Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich
DT
67.20-Jul 23German Championships, Frankfurt
DT
66.08-Jul 1Rhede
DT
66.50-Jun 26Stelle
DT
66.54-Jun 20Düsseldorf FRG-GDR Int. Match, Düsseldorf
DT
66.04-May 22Forli
DT
66.80-May 8Greven
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Honours

6

Split European Championships

Discus Throw

1990
6

Split European Championships

Discus Throw

1990
🥉

Barcelona IAAF World Cup

Discus Throw

1989
🥉

The XXIV Olympic Games

Discus Throw

1988
4

IAAF World Championships

Discus Throw

1987
🥇

The XXIII Olympic Games

Discus Throw

1984
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Rolf Danneberg's Discus Throw personal best?

Rolf Danneberg's Discus Throw personal best is 67.60, set on May 30, 1987 in Berlin (GER), #114 on the all-time list.

Which events does Rolf Danneberg compete in?

Rolf Danneberg competes in the Discus Throw.

How did Rolf Danneberg perform in 1993?

1993 season best: 58.68, set on Jul 10, 1993 in Duisburg (GER).

How many medals has Rolf Danneberg won?

Rolf Danneberg has won 2 Olympic Games medals.