Walter Schmidt

Hammer throw, Olympic athlete

1948 –

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Who is Walter Schmidt?

Walter Schmidt is a retired male hammer thrower from West Germany, who 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, Canada.

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Born
Aug 7, 1948
Lahr
Nationality
  • Germany

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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