About Dieter Lindner
Lived 1937 – 2021 (aged 84). Dieter Lindner was a German athletics competitor.
Dieter Lindner (18 January 1937 – 13 May 2021) was an East German athlete who mainly competed in the 20 kilometre walk.
He won the silver medal for the United Team of Germany in the 20 kilometre walk at the 1964 Summer Olympics held in Tokyo and the gold medal at the 1966 European Championships in Athletics. Other achievements include a fourth place at the 1960 Summer Olympics and a sixth place at the 1962 European Championships in Athletics.
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Who was Dieter Lindner?
East German racewalker (1937–2021)
When was Dieter Lindner born?
Dieter Lindner was born on 18 January 1937 in Nebra.
When did Dieter Lindner die?
Dieter Lindner died on 13 May 2021 in Freyburg.
What was Dieter Lindner's occupation?
Dieter Lindner was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Dieter Lindner?
Dieter Lindner was German.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Dieter Lindner (race walker)
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