About Walter Schmidt
Born 1948. Walter Schmidt is a German athletics competitor, teacher, studienrat, pedagogue and athlete.
Walter Schmidt (born August 7, 1948) is a male retired hammer thrower from West Germany. He was one of the leading athletes in his discipline in the 1970s, setting two world records. He ended up in fifth place at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Walter Schmidt?
German hammer thrower
When was Walter Schmidt born?
Walter Schmidt was born on 7 August 1948 in Lahr/Schwarzwald.
What is Walter Schmidt's occupation?
Walter Schmidt is an athletics competitor, teacher, studienrat, pedagogue and athlete.
What nationality is Walter Schmidt?
Walter Schmidt is German.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Walter Schmidt (hammer thrower)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Walter Schmidt. https://biography.guide/walter-schmidt-athletics-competitor/
MLA: "Walter Schmidt." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/walter-schmidt-athletics-competitor/.
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