Detlef Gerstenberg

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Detlef Gerstenberg on 20 May 1984 in Karl-Marx-Stadt

Detlef Gerstenberg (5 March 1957 – 24 January 1993) was a hammer thrower from East Germany, who competed at the 1980 Summer Olympics for his native country. Born in Eisenhüttenstadt, Brandenburg he died of cirrhosis aged 35 in Berlin.

International competitions

Year Competition Venue Position Notes
1980 Olympic Games Moscow, Soviet Union 5th 74.60 m
1982 European Championships
Athens, Greece
6th 75.32 m

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