Uwe Grabe
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Uwe•Grabe |
| Used name | Uwe•Grabe |
| Born | 15 October 1942 in Brandenburg an der Havel, Brandenburg (GER) |
| Measurements | 192 cm / 112 kg |
| Affiliations | SC Cottbus, Cottbus (GER) |
| NOC |  East Germany |
Biography
Shot putter Uwe Grabe finished seventh at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City, and won a bronze medal at the Summer Universiade two years later. In 1972 he retired due to a shoulder injury. He was then educated in civil engineering and worked for the town of Cottbus in the construction office. After German re-unification Grabe constructed the building engineering office at Cottbus, and then became technical inspector for the animal park in Cottbus.
Personal Best: SP – 20.50 (1972).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GDR |
Uwe Grabe | |||
| Shot Put, Men (Olympic) | 7 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Summer Universiade (0–0–1 1970 Torino ATH bronze: shot put)