Hans-Joachim Reske

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Hans-Joachim "Jochen" Reske (born 9 April 1940) is a West German former track and field athlete, who mainly competed in the 400 metres. He won a silver medal at the 1960 Summer Olympics, and in 1962, at the European championships, he finished in third place in the individual 400 m and his team won the 4×400 metre relay.[1]

Hans-Joachim Reske
Hans-Joachim Reske in 1963
Personal information
Born9 April 1940 (1940-04-09) (age 84)
Bartenstein, Germany (present-day Bartoszyce, Poland)
Height1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight80 kg (176 lb)
Sport
SportSprint running
ClubSV Saar 05, Saarbrücken
Medal record
Representing  Germany
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1960 Rome 4×400m relay
European Championships
Gold medal – first place Belgrade 1962 4×400m relay
Bronze medal – third place Belgrade 1962 400 metres

References edit

  1. ^ Hans-Joachim Reske. sports-reference.com