Manfred Hüning
West German hammer thrower
About Manfred Hüning
Born 1953. Manfred Hüning is a German hammer thrower.
Manfred Hüning (born 13 November 1953) is a retired West German hammer thrower.
He finished sixth at the 1974 European Championships, fifth at the 1978 European Championships, won the silver medal at the 1979 Summer Universiade, and finished fourth at the 1981 Summer Universiade.
He was set to compete at the 1980 Olympic Games, but was stopped by the West German 1980 Summer Olympics boycott. Though the hammer throw is more rarely featured in one-day track meets, Hüning competed in the Weltklasse Zürich, ISTAF Berlin and Golden Gala meets. His last year on elite level was 1983. His personal best throw was 79.16 metres, achieved in August 1979 in Dortmund.
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Who is Manfred Hüning?
West German hammer thrower
When was Manfred Hüning born?
Manfred Hüning was born on 13 November 1953 in Rhede.
What is Manfred Hüning's occupation?
Manfred Hüning is a hammer thrower.
What nationality is Manfred Hüning?
Manfred Hüning is German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Manfred Hüning. https://biography.guide/manfred-huning/
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