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Florian Schwarthoff

b. 1968

German hurdler

Athletics competitor Architect
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About Florian Schwarthoff

Born 1968. Florian Schwarthoff is a German athletics competitor and architect.

Florian Schwarthoff (born 7 May 1968 in Dortmund) is a former German hurdler best known for winning a bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics. Schwarthoff had his best season in 1995 when set a new German record of 13.05 sec. in Bremen. He was expected to compete for a silver or bronze medal at the World Championships in Gothenburg behind the overwhelming favourite Allen Johnson from the United States. However, Schwarthoff did not finish the semi-final as he fell over a hurdle. Schwarthoff remained for several years a world class hurdler but never won a gold medal.

Personal bests 100 metres - 10.57 (1996) 200 metres - 20.86 (1991) 110 metres hurdles - 13.05 (1995) - German record Long jump - 7.69 (1986)

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Important facts

Born
7 May 1968, Dortmund
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Athletics competitor, architect
Nationality
Germany

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Florian Schwarthoff?

German hurdler

When was Florian Schwarthoff born?

Florian Schwarthoff was born on 7 May 1968 in Dortmund.

What is Florian Schwarthoff's occupation?

Florian Schwarthoff is an athletics competitor and architect.

What nationality is Florian Schwarthoff?

Florian Schwarthoff is German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Florian Schwarthoff

· Wikidata: Q67853

· DBpedia: Florian Schwarthoff

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