Rolf Hoppe
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games • Other |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Rolf•Hoppe |
| Used name | Rolf•Hoppe |
| Born | 18 March 1945 in Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan (CHI) |
| Died | 23 December 1969 in Los Angeles, California (USA) |
| Measurements | 183 cm / 83 kg |
| NOC |  Chile |
Biography
Rolf Hoppe was a javelin thrower who competed for Chile at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. He carried the Chilean flag at the Opening Ceremony in Mexico City. Hoppe attended college in the United States, at San Fernando Valley State. While there he won the D-2 NCAA title in javelin in 1969. During his senior year in college he was killed in a car accident.
Personal Best: JT - 76.36 (1969).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 Summer Olympics | Athletics | CHI |
Rolf Hoppe | |||
| Javelin Throw, Men (Olympic) | 24 r1/2 |
Other participations
| Games | Role | NOC | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 Summer Olympics | Flagbearer at the Opening Ceremony | CHI |
Rolf Hoppe |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Died in Motor Vehicle Accidents (Boat/Car/Motorcycle/Train) (Died in a car accident.)