About Herbert Wursthorn
Born 1957. Herbert Wursthorn is a German athletics competitor.
Herbert Wursthorn (born 22 June 1957) is a retired West German middle-distance runner who specialized in the 800 metres.
He won the bronze medal at the 1980 European Athletics Indoor Championships and the gold medal at the 1981 European Athletics Indoor Championships. His personal best time was 1:46.75 minutes, achieved in 1980 in Warsaw.
At the West German championships, Wursthorn won silver medals in the 800 metres three times; in 1980 indoor, 1985 outdoor and 1986 indoor. He represented the club VfB Stuttgart.
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Who is Herbert Wursthorn?
German middle distance runner
When was Herbert Wursthorn born?
Herbert Wursthorn was born on 22 June 1957 in St. Johann.
What is Herbert Wursthorn's occupation?
Herbert Wursthorn is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is Herbert Wursthorn?
Herbert Wursthorn is German.
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