Helmuth Baumann

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameHelmuth•Baumann
Used nameHelmuth•Baumann
Born23 January 1940 in Oelsnitz, Sachsen (GER)
Measurements181 cm / 98 kg
AffiliationsASK Vorwärts Potsdam, Potsdam (GER)
NOC East Germany

Biography

Hammer thrower Helmuth Baumann never won a national title in East Germany. Nevertheless, he was runner up in 1964 and third from 1965-69. His only international appearance was the Olympics in 1968 where he placed eighth close behind his teammate Reinhard Theimer.

Personal Best: HT – 69.90 (1968).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1968 Summer Olympics Athletics GDR Helmuth Baumann
Hammer Throw, Men (Olympic) 8