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Manfred Germar

b. 1935

West German sprinter

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About Manfred Germar

Born 1935. Manfred Germar is a German athletics competitor and sprinter.

Manfred ("Manni") Germar (; born 10 March 1935 in Cologne) is a West German athlete who mainly competed in sprint events.

He competed for the United Team of Germany in the 1956 Summer Olympics held in Melbourne, Australia where he won the bronze medal in the 4 × 100 metre relay with his teammates Lothar Knörzer, Leonhard Pohl and Heinz Fütterer. In September 1957 he set a European record for 200 m in Hannover.

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Important facts

Born
10 March 1935, Cologne
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Athletics competitor, sprinter
Nationality
Germany, West Germany
Awards
Silbernes Lorbeerblatt; Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany; Germany's Sports Hall of Fame; German Sportspersonality of the Year; Order of Merit of North Rhine-Westphalia; Silver Olympic Order

People in Manfred Germar's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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Heinz Fütterer
1931 – 2019
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Lothar Knörzer
b. 1933
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 Portrait of Leonhard Pohl
Leonhard Pohl
1929 – 2014
Athletics competitor

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Manfred Germar?

West German sprinter

When was Manfred Germar born?

Manfred Germar was born on 10 March 1935 in Cologne.

What is Manfred Germar's occupation?

Manfred Germar is an athletics competitor and sprinter.

What nationality is Manfred Germar?

Manfred Germar is German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Manfred Germar

· Wikidata: Q523422

· DBpedia: Manfred Germar

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