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Manfred Deckert

b. 1961

East German ski jumper and local politician, former mayor of Auerbach/Vogtland (born 1961)

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About Manfred Deckert

Born 1961. Manfred Deckert is a German ski jumper, politician, local politician, winter sports practitioner and mayor.

Manfred Deckert (born 31 March 1961) is an East German former ski jumper.

Career He won the overall victory at the Four Hills Tournament in the 1981–82 season. Deckert represented Klingenthal at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York, winning a silver medal in the normal hill competition (tied with Hirokazu Yagi of Japan). He also won a bronze medal in the team large hill competition at the 1985 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Seefeld.

Deckert is currently the President for VSC Klingenthal / SC Dynamo Klingenthal.

World Cup

Standings Season Overall1979/80 45 131980/81 49 411981/82 12 1982/83 49 —1983/84 52 281984/85 31 12 1987/88 — 48

Wins No. Season Date Location Hill Size1 1981/82 3 January 1982 Innsbruck Bergiselschanze K104 LH

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Important facts

Born
31 March 1961, Halle (Saale)
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Ski jumper, politician, local politician, winter sports practitioner, mayor
Nationality
Germany, German Democratic Republic
Positions held
Mayor

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Manfred Deckert?

East German ski jumper and local politician, former mayor of Auerbach/Vogtland (born 1961)

When was Manfred Deckert born?

Manfred Deckert was born on 31 March 1961 in Halle (Saale).

What is Manfred Deckert's occupation?

Manfred Deckert is a ski jumper, politician, local politician, winter sports practitioner and mayor.

What nationality is Manfred Deckert?

Manfred Deckert is German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Manfred Deckert

· Wikidata: Q224766

· DBpedia: Manfred Deckert

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