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Peter Laufer

1936 – 2016

East German pole vaulter

Pole vaulter

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About Peter Laufer

Lived 1936 – 2016 (aged 79). Peter Laufer was a German pole vaulter.

Peter Laufer (13 September 1936 – 4 March 2016) was a German athlete. He competed in the men's pole vault at the 1960 Summer Olympics.

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Important facts

Born

13 September 1936, Wrocław

Birth century

20th century

Died

4 March 2016, Berlin

Occupation

Pole vaulter

Nationality

Germany, German Democratic Republic

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Peter Laufer's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Peter Laufer?

East German pole vaulter

When was Peter Laufer born?

Peter Laufer was born on 13 September 1936 in Wrocław.

When did Peter Laufer die?

Peter Laufer died on 4 March 2016 in Berlin.

What was Peter Laufer's occupation?

Peter Laufer was a pole vaulter.

What nationality was Peter Laufer?

Peter Laufer was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Peter Laufer

· Wikidata: Q47546705

· DBpedia: Peter Laufer (athlete)

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