Max Weber
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Max•Weber |
| Used name | Max•Weber |
| Born | 24 January 1922 in Laucha an der Unstrut, Sachsen-Anhalt (GER) |
| Died | 29 August 2007 in Leipzig, Sachsen (GER) |
| Measurements | 182 cm / 65 kg |
| Affiliations | SC Dynamo Berlin, Ost-Berlin (GER) |
| NOC |  Germany |
| Nationality |  East Germany |
Biography
Max Weber’s major achievement was winning the bronze medal at the 1958 European Championships in Stockholm in the 50 km race walk, finishing in 4-19:58.6. At the 1960 Roma Olympics he placed 13th. Nationally he won nine East German championships over varying distances. He later became a coach in Leipzig and Berlin, and from 1964-68 was a member of the IAAF race walking committee.
Personal Best: 50kmW – 4-17:29 (1959).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | Nationality | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GER |
GDR |
Max Weber | |||
| 50 kilometres Race Walk, Men (Olympic) | 13 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the European Athletics Championships (0–0–1 1958 Stockholm bronze: 50 km walk)