About Walter Hofmann
Born 1949. Walter Hofmann is a German canoeist.
Walter Hofmann (born 26 September 1949 in Sömmerda) is a former East German slalom canoeist who competed in the 1970s. He won a gold medal in the C-2 event at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich.
Hofmann also won four medals at the ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships with three golds (C-2: 1977; C-2 team: 1971, 1975) and a silver (C-2: 1971).
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Who is Walter Hofmann?
East German slalom canoeist
When was Walter Hofmann born?
Walter Hofmann was born on 26 September 1949 in Sömmerda.
What is Walter Hofmann's occupation?
Walter Hofmann is a canoeist.
What nationality is Walter Hofmann?
Walter Hofmann is German.
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