Dirk Wippermann

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameDiederik "Dirk"•Wippermann
Used nameDirk•Wippermann
Born27 January 1946 in Othfresen, Liebenburg, Niedersachsen (GER)
Measurements197 cm / 125 kg
AffiliationsRot-Weiß Oberhausen, Oberhausen (GER)
NOC West Germany

Biography

West German discus thrower failed to reach the final at the 1972 München Olympics. At the Europeans one year earlier he placed an unfortunate fourth. In 1970 and 1972 Wippermann was West German Champion. By profession, he was an engineer.

Personal Best: DT – 65.88 (1971).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1972 Summer Olympics Athletics FRG Dirk Wippermann
Discus Throw, Men (Olympic) 16 r1/2