Jürgen Klinge

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJürgen•Klinge
Used nameJürgen•Klinge
Born27 June 1940 in Leipzig, Sachsen (GER)
Measurements183 cm / 97 kg
AffiliationsSC Leipzig, Leipzig (GER)
NOC East Germany

Biography

Jürgen Klinge was a heavyweight wrestler who was eliminated after the second bout in the light-heavyweight division at the 1968 Mexico City Summer Games. He wrestled mainly in the Greco-Roman style. In 1971, he had his greatest international moment, winning the “Werner-Seelenbinder-Tournament” in East Berlin. Between 1964-72 he won five East German national titles, and also added three second places.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1968 Summer Olympics Wrestling GDR Jürgen Klinge
Light-Heavyweight, Greco-Roman, Men (Olympic) AC