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Walter Schmidt

Walter Schmidt

FRGFRGMen
Birth dateAug 7, 1948
BirthplaceLahr/Schwarzwald, Germany
Height1.92 m
Weight115 kg

Walter Schmidt (born August 7, 1948 in Lahr, Baden-Württemberg) is a male retired hammer thrower from West Germany. He was one of the leading athletes in his discipline in the 1970s, setting two world records. He ended up in fifth place at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Key facts
Hammer Throw
79.30
#138 all-time
1976 season best
78.02
Jul 20, 1976 · Darmstadt (GER)
1976 season best
Age
78 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: Hammer Throw 79.30 (#138 all-time), 1976 season best 78.02 (Jul 20, 1976, Darmstadt (GER)) · 78 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1976
HT
78.02-Jul 20, 1976
↓
Darmstadt (GER)
1975
HT
79.30-Aug 14, 1975
↓
Frankfurt (GER)
1974
HT
68.00-Jun 2, 1974
↓
Lahr (FRG)
1973
HT
67.32-Jul 14, 1973
↓
Lahr (FRG)
1972
HT
73.38-May 9, 1972
↓
Darmstadt (GER)
1971
HT
76.40-Sep 4, 1971
↓
Lahr (FRG)

1976

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
72.62-Aug 15Frankfurt NC, Frankfurt
HT
74.72-Jul 28The XXI Olympic Games
HT
70.76-Jul 26The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
HT
78.02-Jul 20Darmstadt
HT
76.28-Jul 13Darmstadt
HT
75.44-Jul 9Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
HT
76.20-Jun 7Rehlingen
HT
76.26-Apr 29Darmstadt

1975

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
74.36-Aug 20Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
HT
79.30-Aug 14German Championships, Frankfurt
HT
75.78-Jul 28Frankfurt
HT
76.08-Jul 18Durham, NC
HT
76.38-Jul 15Darmstadt
HT
77.18-Jul 5Frankfurt
HT
75.84-Jun 28Gelsenkirchen
HT
75.50-Jun 21Braunschweig
HT
74.56-May 19Rehlingen

1974

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
68.00-Jun 2Lahr

1973

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
67.32-Jul 14Lahr

1972

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
73.38-May 9Darmstadt

1971

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HT
76.40-Sep 4Lahr
HT
70.54-Aug 14Helsinki European Championships
HT
66.90-Aug 13Helsinki European Championships
HT
66.90-Aug 10Helsinki European Championships
HT
70.54-Aug 10Helsinki European Championships
HT
73.44-Jun 20Lahr

Honours

5

The XXI Olympic Games

Hammer Throw

1976
5

Helsinki European Championships

Hammer Throw

1971
5

Helsinki European Championships

Hammer Throw

1971
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Walter Schmidt's Hammer Throw personal best?

Walter Schmidt's Hammer Throw personal best is 79.30, set on Aug 14, 1975 in Frankfurt (GER), #138 on the all-time list.

Which events does Walter Schmidt compete in?

Walter Schmidt competes in the Hammer Throw.

How did Walter Schmidt perform in 1976?

1976 season best: 78.02, set on Jul 20, 1976 in Darmstadt (GER).