Klaus Porbadnik
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Klaus•Porbadnik |
| Used name | Klaus•Porbadnik |
| Born | 24 June 1930 in Olsztynek, Warmińsko-Mazurskie (POL) |
| Measurements | 170 cm / 63 kg |
| Affiliations | SC Lok Leipzig, Leipzig (GER) |
| NOC |  Germany |
| Nationality |  East Germany |
Biography
Long-distance runner Klaus Porbadnik, married to middle-distance runner Anneliese Kloas, came in 17th at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics for the mixed German team. He also started in the marathon race but retired. In East Germany he won four national titles, adding five other podiums. In 1945 the educated coppersmith was resettled from East Prussia to Halberstadt.
Personal Bests: 10000 – 29:37.6 (1956); Mar – unknown.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | Nationality | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GER |
GDR |
Klaus Porbadnik | |||
| 10,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | 17 | ||||||
| Marathon, Men (Olympic) |