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Kurt Bendlin

Athletics competitor (1943-2024) · Germany · On the map · Athletes · Died at 81

Kurt Bendlin was a West German decathlete. In 1967 he became the first German to set a world decathlon record in 34 years; he was voted German Sportsman of the Year, received the Silbernes Lorbeerblatt, and was cast in bronze by Arno Breker. Next year he won a bronze medal at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City.

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Awards

German Sportspersonality of the Year1967

About this person

Country
Germany
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1943 to 2024 · aged 81