Heinfried Birlenbach
Heinfried Birlenbach (born May 24, 1940 in Siegen) is a retired West German shot putter.
He finished fifth at the 1966 European Championships,[1] eighth at the 1968 Summer Olympics[2] 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.[3]
He also won the 1968 and 1969 European Indoor Games, the latter in a new championship record of 19.51 metres.[4] He became German champion six times in a row, from 1966 to 1971.[5]
He competed for the sports club Sportfreunde Siegen during his active career.
References
- ^ 1966 European Championships, men's results - Sporting Heroes
- ^ 1968 Summer Olympics, men's results - Sporting Heroes
- ^ German all-time list, men's shot put
- ^ European Indoor Championships (Men) - GBR Athletics
- ^ German championships - men's shot put
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