Bernd Kannenberg
German athletics competitor (1942-2021) · Germany · On the map · Athletes · Died at 78
Bernhard "Bernd" Kannenberg was a West German race walker who won the 50 km event at the 1972 Summer Olympics. He also competed in the 20 km at the 1972 and 1976 Games, but failed to finish.
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In 1972 Kannenberg became the first German athlete to walk 50 km within four hours; the same year he was awarded the Silbernes Lorbeerblatt. During his career he set five world records, and won six outdoor and four indoor West German titles.
Country
Germany
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1942 to 2021 · aged 78
