Rolf Herings

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameRolf•Herings
Used nameRolf•Herings
Born10 July 1940 in Rheydt, Mönchengladbach, Nordrhein-Westfalen (GER)
Died29 September 2017 in Köln (Cologne), Nordrhein-Westfalen (GER)
Measurements181 cm / 83 kg
AffiliationsBayer 04 Leverkusen, Leverkusen (GER)
NOC Germany West Germany
Nationality West Germany

Biography

Javelin thrower Rolf Herings was better known for his coaching activities as a graduate sports teacher. He was first a trainer for the football club 1. FC Köln, where he held several positions. Among others he was an excellent trainer for goalkeepers such as Harald “Toni” Schumacher and Bodo Illgner (both later national goalkeepers) and was twice caretaking trainer after the release of Gyula Lóránt in 1972 and Karl-Heinz Heddergott in 1980. Additionally he was the national coach of the female German javelin throwers between 1966 and 1968.

As an athlete, Herings was twice German champion, in 1961 and 1965, and placed eighth at the 1962 European Championships. In 1965 he placed sixth at the European Cup and won the gold medal at the Military World Championships (CISM) in 1960. He earned bronze in 1961 and gold in 1965 at the Summer Universiade. At the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games Herings placed seventh, and four years later was eliminated in the qualifying round. In his youth he was a gymnast and handball player.

Personal Best: JT – 82.48 (1961).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal Nationality As
1964 Summer Olympics Athletics GER FRG Rolf Herings
Javelin Throw, Men (Olympic) 7
1968 Summer Olympics Athletics FRG Rolf Herings
Javelin Throw, Men (Olympic) 13 r1/2

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