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Ruth Fuchs

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Ruth Fuchs

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Birth dateDec 14, 1946
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Ruth Fuchs is a Germany thrower, born on December 14, 1946. He competes primarily in the JavelinThr.

His personal bests include 69.96 in the JavelinThr. He has earned 6 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Germany.

Key facts
Javelin Throw (700g)
69.96
1980 season best
69.96
Apr 29, 1980
1980 season best
Medals
Olympic Games: 2 gold
Age
79 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: Javelin Throw (700g) 69.96, 1980 season best 69.96 (Apr 29, 1980) · Olympic Games: 2 gold · 79 years old

PB

Personal bests

69.96
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Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games2--2

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1980
JavelinThr
69.96-Apr 29, 1980
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1979
JavelinThr
69.52-Jun 13, 1979
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1978
JavelinThr
69.16-Sep 1, 1978
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Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
1977
JavelinThr
68.92-Aug 13, 1977
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1976
JavelinThr
69.12-Jul 10, 1976
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1975
JavelinThr
66.46-Aug 29, 1975
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1974
JavelinThr
67.22-Sep 3, 1974
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Roma European Championships
1973
JavelinThr
66.11-Sep 7, 1973
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1972
JavelinThr
65.06-Jun 11, 1972
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1971
JavelinThr
59.16-Aug 13, 1971
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Helsinki European Championships

1980

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
63.94-Jul 25The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
JavelinThr
64.26-Jul 24The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
JavelinThr
67.46-Jul 16Cottbus NC, Cottbus
JavelinThr
66.62-Jul 9Berlin
JavelinThr
68.54-May 17Jena Olympic Test, Jena
JavelinThr
69.96-Apr 29Split

1979

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
63.56-Sep 6Koblenz
JavelinThr
66.10-Aug 25Montréal IAAF World Cup, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
JavelinThr
66.50-Aug 11Karl Marx Stadt
JavelinThr
65.46-Aug 5European Cup Final A, Torino
JavelinThr
65.96-Jul 29Linz
JavelinThr
66.24-Jul 28Ebensee
JavelinThr
63.00-Jun 17Zabrze
JavelinThr
69.52-Jun 13Dresden
JavelinThr
66.42-May 26Karl Marx Stadt

1978

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
60.90-Sep 4Brno
JavelinThr
69.16-Sep 1Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
JavelinThr
60.36-Aug 31Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
JavelinThr
66.90-Aug 27Praha
JavelinThr
60.60-Aug 24Potsdam
JavelinThr
67.26-Aug 18Potsdam
JavelinThr
65.94-Jul 1Leipzig
JavelinThr
61.54-Jun 30Leipzig
JavelinThr
65.24-Jun 25Vilnius
JavelinThr
62.16-Jun 14Berlin
JavelinThr
66.26-Jun 11London
JavelinThr
63.52-Jun 3Karl Marx Stadt
JavelinThr
61.38-May 27Erfurt

1977

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
62.36-Sep 2Düsseldorf IAAF World Cup, Rheinstadion, Düsseldorf
JavelinThr
61.72-Aug 27Linz
JavelinThr
60.86-Aug 21Nice Nikaďa, Nice
JavelinThr
68.92-Aug 13European Cup Final A, Helsinki
JavelinThr
60.42-Aug 7Dresden
JavelinThr
62.02-Jul 27Leipzig
JavelinThr
64.46-Jul 17European Cup Semi Final, Dublin
JavelinThr
66.86-Jul 6Koblenz
JavelinThr
65.76-Jul 3Dresden NC, Dresden
JavelinThr
67.66-Jun 26Karl Marx Stadt GDR-URS-POL Int. Match, Karl Marx Stadt
JavelinThr
63.96-Jun 19Bydgoszcz
JavelinThr
63.64-Jun 15Berlin
JavelinThr
59.46-Jun 10Bratislava

1976

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
63.64-Aug 28Linz
JavelinThr
63.08-Aug 19Warszawa
JavelinThr
61.86-Aug 10Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
JavelinThr
64.40-Aug 6Karl Marx Stadt
JavelinThr
65.94-Jul 24The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
JavelinThr
62.46-Jul 23The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
JavelinThr
69.12-Jul 10Berlin
JavelinThr
60.84-May 30Karl Marx Stadt
JavelinThr
65.12-May 19Dresden Olympic Day, Dresden
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Honours

8

The XXII Olympic Games

Javelin Throw (old)

1980
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Montréal IAAF World Cup

Javelin Throw (old)

1979
🥇

Praha European Championships

Javelin Throw (old)

1978
🥇

Düsseldorf IAAF World Cup

Javelin Throw (old)

1977
🥇

The XXI Olympic Games

Javelin Throw (old)

1976
🥇

Roma European Championships

Javelin Throw (old)

1974
🥇

The XX Olympic Games

Javelin Throw (old)

1972
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Helsinki European Championships

Javelin Throw (old)

1971
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Ruth Fuchs's Javelin Throw (700g) personal best?

Ruth Fuchs's Javelin Throw (700g) personal best is 69.96, set on Apr 29, 1980 in Split (CRO).

Which events does Ruth Fuchs compete in?

Ruth Fuchs competes in the Javelin Throw (700g).

How did Ruth Fuchs perform in 1980?

1980 season best: 69.96, set on Apr 29, 1980.

How many medals has Ruth Fuchs won?

Ruth Fuchs has won 2 Olympic Games medals.