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Manfred Kokot

b. 1948

East German sprinter

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About Manfred Kokot

Born 1948. Manfred Kokot is a German athletics competitor.

Manfred Kokot (born 3 January 1948 in Templin, Brandenburg) is a former East German athlete, who won the silver medal in the 4 × 100 m relay at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He did so alongside Jörg Pfeifer, Klaus-Dieter Kurrat and Alexander Thieme. In 1977, his team came in second place in the 4 × 100 m relay at the IAAF World Cup in Düsseldorf.

In 1971 Kokot became a co-holder of the European 100 m record with 10.0 seconds, and in 1973 he set the world record in 50 metres indoor sprint at 5.61 seconds.

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Important facts

Birth century
Awards
Patriotic Order of Merit in Bronze

People in Manfred Kokot's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Manfred Kokot?

East German sprinter

When was Manfred Kokot born?

Manfred Kokot was born on 3 January 1948 in Templin.

What is Manfred Kokot's occupation?

Manfred Kokot is an athletics competitor.

What nationality is Manfred Kokot?

Manfred Kokot is German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Manfred Kokot

· Wikidata: Q636032

· DBpedia: Manfred Kokot

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