Diethard Finkelmann
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Diethard•Finkelmann |
| Used name | Diethard•Finkelmann |
| Born | 15 July 1941 in Berlin, Berlin (GER) |
| Measurements | 186 cm / 92 kg |
| Affiliations | Reinickendorfer Füchse, Berlin (GER) |
| NOC |  West Germany |
Biography
Diethard Finkelmann belonged to the West German handball team that finished sixth after losing the match for fifth place 17-16 against the Soviet Union at the 1972 München Olympics. He won 68 international caps and scored 50 goals. Domestically, he played with Reinickendorfer Füchse until 1971, before a move to Hamburger SV for just one season, before a return to Berlin.
In 1966, Finkelmann won the field World Championships and was awarded the Silver Bay Leaf, Germany`s highest sports award. By profession, he was a sports teacher. He was also active as a sports administrator with Reinickendorfer Füchse from 1981-86.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 Summer Olympics | Handball | FRG |
Diethard Finkelmann | |||
| Handball, Men (Olympic) | West Germany | 6 |