Karl-Heinz Wegmann
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Karl-Heinz Wilhelm•Wegmann |
| Used name | Karl-Heinz•Wegmann |
| Nick/petnames | Kalla |
| Born | 19 February 1934 in Unna, Nordrhein-Westfalen (GER) |
| Died | 28 August 1989 in Essen, Nordrhein-Westfalen (GER) |
| Measurements | 185 cm / 105 kg |
| Affiliations | Dortmunder Sportclub 95 |
| NOC |  Germany |
| Nationality |  West Germany |
Biography
Shot putter Karl-Heinz Wegmann finished seventh at the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games. The same year he was the first German to surpass 17 metres. In West Germany he claimed national titles in 1955-56, and 1959, also winning indoors in 1957. He was also active as a weightlifter in the heavyweight class. By profession, he was an electrician.
Personal Best: SP – 17.71 (1959).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | Nationality | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GER |
FRG |
Karl-Heinz Wegmann | |||
| Shot Put, Men (Olympic) | 7 |