Günter Malcher

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameGünter•Malcher
Used nameGünter•Malcher
Born16 March 1934 in Mauldorf, Sachsen (GER)
Measurements177 cm / 77 kg
AffiliationsSC DHfK, Leipzig (GER)
NOC Germany
Nationality East Germany

Biography

Pole vaulter Günter Malcher was educated as a sports teacher. He placed fifth at the 1960 Roma Olympics and was seventh at the 1962 Europeans. Domestically Malcher had seven podiums from 1957-64, but never won an East German title.

Personal Best: PV – 4.80 (1964).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal Nationality As
1960 Summer Olympics Athletics GER GDR Günter Malcher
Pole Vault, Men (Olympic) 5