Heinfried Birlenbach

Heinfried Birlenbach (May 24, 1940 – November 11, 2020)[1] was a West German shot putter. He was born in Siegen.

Birlenbach finished fifth at the 1966 European Championships,[2] eighth at the 1968 Summer Olympics[3] and seventh at the 1972 Summer Olympics, the latter in a career best throw of 20.37 metres. This places him 26th on the German all-time list.[4] He also won the 1968 and 1969 European Indoor Games, the latter in a new championship record of 19.51 metres.[5] He became German champion six consecutive seasons: 1966 - 1971.[6] He competed for the sports club Sportfreunde Siegen during his active career.

References

  1. ^ Heinfried Birlenbach's obituary (in German)
  2. ^ 1966 European Championships, men's results - Sporting Heroes
  3. ^ 1968 Summer Olympics, men's results - Sporting Heroes
  4. ^ German all-time list, men's shot put
  5. ^ European Indoor Championships (Men) - GBR Athletics
  6. ^ German championships - men's shot put


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