About Joachim Kirst
Born 1947. Joachim Kirst is a German athletics competitor.
Joachim Kirst (born 21 May 1947 in Neustadt/Harz) is a retired East German decathlete. Kirst finished fifth at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, but did not finish the event during the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich.
After Kirst's career, he took up coaching and sports teaching in Germany.
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Who is Joachim Kirst?
East German decathlete
When was Joachim Kirst born?
Joachim Kirst was born on 21 May 1947 in Neustadt an der Orla.
What is Joachim Kirst's occupation?
Joachim Kirst is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is Joachim Kirst?
Joachim Kirst is German.
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