Hermann Köhler
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Hermann•Köhler |
| Used name | Hermann•Köhler |
| Born | 12 January 1950 in Niedermarsberg, Marsberg, Hessen (GER) |
| Measurements | 183 cm / 72 kg |
| Affiliations | TV Wattenscheid, Wattenscheid, Bochum (GER) |
| NOC |  West Germany |
Biography
Hermann Köhler, a 400 metre , came in fourth with the 4x400 relay at the 1972 München Olympics. At the European Championships he finished sixth in the 400 m in 1971 and won a gold medal with the relay, adding a silver medal three years later. His 4x400 relay team won the 1973 European Cup, after placing fourth in 1970. In the European Indoors Köhler collected another two gold and silver medals. Domestically he was West German Champion in the 400 in 1971, indoors in 1974 and with the relay indoors in 1971, 1973 and 1974. In 1972 he was awarded the Silver Bay Leaf. Köhler became a businessman in a beverage distribution company started by his parents.
Personal Best: 400 - 45.98 (1971).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 Summer Olympics | Athletics | FRG |
Hermann Köhler | |||
| 4 × 400 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) | West Germany | 4 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the European Athletics Championships (1–1–0 1971 Helsinki gold: 4×400 m relay; 1974 Roma silver: 4×400 m relay)
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the European Athletics Indoor Championships (2–2–0 1973 Rotterdam silver: 4×360 m relay; 1975 Katowice gold: 400 m and 4×320 m relay; 1976 München silver: 400 m)