About Dirk Urban
Born 1969. Dirk Urban is a German athletics competitor.
Dirk Urban (born 14 January 1969 in Neumünster, Schleswig-Holstein) is a retired German shot putter. His personal best throw was 20.26 metres, achieved in July 1996 in Iffezheim.
He won the silver medal at the 1996 European Indoor Championships, and competed at the 1996 Olympic Games without reaching the final. He represented the sports club LG Wedel/Pinneberg, and won the silver medal at the German championships in 1996.
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Who is Dirk Urban?
German shot putter
When was Dirk Urban born?
Dirk Urban was born on 14 January 1969 in Neumünster.
What is Dirk Urban's occupation?
Dirk Urban is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is Dirk Urban?
Dirk Urban is German.
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