Walter Pektor
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Walter•Pektor |
| Used name | Walter•Pektor |
| Born | 20 September 1945 in Salzburg, Salzburg (AUT) |
| Died | 23 December 1994 in Gmunden, Oberösterreich (AUT) |
| Measurements | 185 cm / 86 kg |
| Affiliations | Wiener AC, Wien (AUT) |
| NOC |  Austria |
Biography
Walter Pektor was a nine-time Austrian champion in the javelin throw (1964-1968, 1971, and 1974-1976), and came in 10th at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. His father Erwin was also a javelin thrower in the 1930s and 1940s and was German Champion in 1942 after the “Anschluss” of Austria to the German Reich. Walter improved his father’s 22-year-old Austrian record (70.68) in 1964, recording 71.31.
Personal Best: JT – 82.16 (1968).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 Summer Olympics | Athletics | AUT |
Walter Pektor | |||
| Javelin Throw, Men (Olympic) | 10 |