Wilfried Dietrich
West German wrestler (1933-1992) · Germany · On the map · Athletes · Died at 58
Wilfried Dietrich was a German heavyweight wrestler. Between 1956 and 1972 he took part in five Olympics and six world championships, often entering both the freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling contests - a feat unmatched by any other wrestler.
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He won five Olympic and five world championship medals, becoming an Olympic (1960), World (1961) and European champion (1967). Between 1955 and 1962 he won all his freestyle bouts.
Country
Germany
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1933 to 1992 · aged 58
