Walter Schmidt
- Born
- Aug 7, 1948 (78 years old)
- Birthplace
- Lahr/Schwarzwald, Germany
- Events
- Hammer Throw
- Height
- 1.92 m
- Weight
- 115 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.
Personal best · Hammer Throw79.30
1976 season best78.02Jul 20, 1976 · Darmstadt
As of Oct 28, 2026: Hammer Throw 79.30 (#138 all-time), 1976 season best 78.02 (Jul 20, 1976, Darmstadt (GER)) · 78 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |