About Jörg Drehmel
Lived 1945 – 2026 (aged 80–81). Jörg Drehmel was a German athletics competitor.
Sports career
Drehmel first tried his hand at the javelin throw and the decathlon before switching to the triple jump in 1966. His first big success came with a win at the European Cup in 1970, where he was the first German jumper to set a record with the first-ever jump over 17 meters. His jump of 17.16 meters to win the European Championship in 1971 did not qualify as a record due to excessive tail wind.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jörg Drehmel?
East German athletics competitor
When was Jörg Drehmel born?
Jörg Drehmel was born on 3 May 1945 in Sassen-Trantow.
When did Jörg Drehmel die?
Jörg Drehmel died in 2026.
What was Jörg Drehmel's occupation?
Jörg Drehmel was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Jörg Drehmel?
Jörg Drehmel was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jörg Drehmel. https://biography.guide/jorg-drehmel/
MLA: "Jörg Drehmel." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jorg-drehmel/.
Chicago: "Jörg Drehmel." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jorg-drehmel/.
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