Detlef Gerstenberg
German hammer thrower
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| Intro | German hammer thrower | |
| Places | Germany | |
| was | Athlete Hammer thrower | |
| Work field | Sports | |
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| Birth | 5 March 1957, Eisenhüttenstadt, Germany | |
| Death | 24 January 1993Berlin, Margraviate of Brandenburg (aged 35 years) | |
| Star sign | Pisces |
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Biography
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 |