About Gerald Weiß
Lived 1960 – 2018 (aged 58). Gerald Weiß was a German athletics competitor and javelin thrower.
Gerhard Dietmar Eberhard Weiß (also spelled Weiss; 8 January 1960, in Lübz – 17 February 2018, in Kloster Lehnin) was an East German javelin thrower.
Weiß represented the sports club SC Traktor Schwerin, and became East German champion in 1981. He furthermore won silver medals at the East German championships in 1980, 1983, 1986, 1987, 1988 and bronze medals in 1984, 1989 and 1990. His personal best throw was 83.30 metres, achieved in June 1988 in Jena.
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Who was Gerald Weiß?
German javelin thrower (1960–2018)
When was Gerald Weiß born?
Gerald Weiß was born on 8 January 1960 in Lübz.
When did Gerald Weiß die?
Gerald Weiß died on 17 February 2018 in Göhlsdorf.
What was Gerald Weiß's occupation?
Gerald Weiß was an athletics competitor and javelin thrower.
What nationality was Gerald Weiß?
Gerald Weiß was German.
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