Günther Rodehau
German hammer thrower
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Gerhard Günther Rodehau (born 6 July 1959 in Meißen, Saxony) is a retired East German hammer thrower.
Rodehau represented the sports club SC Einheit Dresden, and became East German champion in 1986 and 1990.
His personal best throw was 82.64 metres, achieved in August 1985 in Dresden. This ranks him fourth among German hammer throwers, behind Ralf Haber, Heinz Weis and Karsten Kobs.
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing East Germany | ||||
| 1983 | World Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 5th | 77.08 m |
| 1985 | World Cup | Canberra, Australia | 2nd | 78.44 m |
| 1986 | European Championships | Stuttgart, West Germany | 4th | 79.84 m |
| Goodwill Games | Moscow, Soviet Union | 8th | 74.50 m | |
| 1987 | World Championships | Rome, Italy | 9th | 76.18 m |
| 1988 | Olympic Games | Seoul, South Korea | 12th | 72.36 m |
| 1990 | European Championships | Split, Yugoslavia | 4th | 77.90 m |