Wolfgang Nordwig

Born
Aug 28, 1943 (83 years old)
Events
Pole Vault

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.

Personal best · Pole Vault5.50
1972 season best5.50Sep 2, 1972 · Olympiastadion, München
Medals2Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 bronze
Last competitionThe XX Olympic GamesSep 2, 1972 · 5.50

As of Nov 7, 2026: Pole Vault 5.50 (#849 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

DisciplineResultAll-time
PVMünchen 1972Germany Pole Vault all-time list5.501,129 pts#849

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
Olympic Games1–12

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1972PV 5.50–Sep 2, 1972The XX Olympic Games
1971PV 5.40–Jun 27, 1971–
1971PV Indoor5.40–Mar 14, 1971European Indoor Championships
1970PV 5.46–Sep 3, 1970Torino (ITA)
1969PV 5.30–Sep 20, 1969Athina European Championships, Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Athina
1968PV 5.40–Oct 16, 1968Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México (MEX)
1967PV 5.10–Sep 17, 1967Kiev (URS)
1966PV 5.10–Sep 2, 1966Budapest European Championships
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Wolfgang Nordwig's Pole Vault personal best is 5.50, set on Sep 2, 1972 in Olympiastadion, München (GER), #849 on the all-time list.

Wolfgang Nordwig competes in the Pole Vault.

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.

Wolfgang Nordwig has won 2 Olympic Games medals.