Wolfgang Nordwig

Birth dateAug 28, 1943

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Wolfgang Nordwig is a Germany jumper, born on August 28, 1943. He competes primarily in the PV.

His personal bests include 5.50 in the PV. He has earned 10 gold and 2 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Germany.

Key facts

Pole Vault

5.50

#857 all-time

1972 season best

5.50

Sep 2, 1972 · Olympiastadion, München (GER)

1972 season best

Last competition

The XX Olympic Games

Sep 2, 1972 · 5.50

The XX Olympic Games

Medals

Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 bronze

Age

83 years old

As of Sep 18, 2026: Pole Vault 5.50 (#857 all-time), 1972 season best 5.50 (Sep 2, 1972, Olympiastadion, München (GER)) · Last competition: The XX Olympic Games, Sep 2, 1972, 5.50 · Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 bronze · 83 years old

Personal bests

5.50

#857 all-time

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Medals

	🥇	🥈	🥉	Total
Olympic Games	1	-	1	2

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
1972	PV	5.50	-	Sep 2, 1972	↓	The XX Olympic Games
1971	PV	5.40	-	Mar 14, 1971	↓	European Indoor Championships
1970	PV	5.46	-	Sep 3, 1970	↓	Torino (ITA)
1969	PV	5.30	-	Sep 20, 1969	↓	Athina European Championships, Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Athina
1968	PV	5.40	-	Oct 16, 1968	↓	Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México (MEX)
1967	PV	5.10	-	Sep 17, 1967	↓	Kiev (URS)
1966	PV	5.10	-	Sep 2, 1966	↓	Budapest European Championships

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
PV	5.50	-	Sep 2	The XX Olympic Games
PV	5.10	-	Sep 1	The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
PV	5.40	-	Aug 19	Potsdam
PV	5.40	-	Jun 12	Helsingborg International Meeting, Helsingborg
PV	5.35	-	Jun 3	Potsdam GDR Cup Final, Potsdam
PV	5.40	-	Mar 12	European Indoor Championships, Palais des Sports, Grenoble (i)
PV	5.36	-	Feb 26	Bucuresti, Bucureşti (i)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
PV	5.35	-	Aug 13	Helsinki European Championships
PV	5.00	-	Aug 11	Helsinki European Championships
PV	5.40	-	Jun 27	Leipzig
PV	5.35	-	Jun 12	Torino
PV	5.40	-	Mar 14	European Indoor Championships
PV	5.35	-	Feb 20	Berlin (i)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
PV	5.46	-	Sep 3	Torino Universiade, Torino
PV	5.45	-	Jun 17	Berlin Olympic Day, Berlin
PV	5.20	-	Mar 15	European Indoor Championships

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
PV	5.30	-	Sep 20	Athina European Championships, Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Athina
PV	4.80	-	Sep 19	Athina European Championships, Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Athina
PV	5.20	-	Mar 9	Beograd European Indoor Games, Belgrade Fair, Beograd (i)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
PV	5.40	-	Oct 16	The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
PV	4.90	-	Oct 14	The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
PV	5.10	-	Jun 19	Berlin
PV	5.00	-	May 29	Jena
PV	5.20	-	Mar 10	Madrid European Indoor Games, Palacio de Deportes, Madrid (i)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
PV	5.00	-	Oct 17	Ciudad de México Pre-Olympic Meeting, Ciudad de México
PV	5.10	-	Sep 17	European Cup Final, Kiev
PV	4.90	-	Mar 12	Praha European Indoor Games, Sportovní hala, Praha (i)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
PV	5.10	-	Sep 2	Budapest European Championships
PV	4.60	-	Aug 31	Budapest European Championships
PV	5.00	-	Jul 2	Odessa

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Wolfgang Nordwig's Pole Vault personal best?

Wolfgang Nordwig's Pole Vault personal best is 5.50, set on Sep 2, 1972 in Olympiastadion, München (GER), #857 on the all-time list.

Which events does Wolfgang Nordwig compete in?

Wolfgang Nordwig competes in the Pole Vault.

How did Wolfgang Nordwig perform in 1972?

1972 season best: 5.50, set on Sep 2, 1972 in Olympiastadion, München (GER). Last competition: The XX Olympic Games on Sep 2, 1972, 5.50.

How many medals has Wolfgang Nordwig won?

Wolfgang Nordwig has won 2 Olympic Games medals.

Wolfgang Nordwig

Personal bests

Medals

Performance Charts

Season bests

1972

1971

1970

1969

1968

1967

1966

Honours

Frequently asked questions