Dieter Wolfgang Büttner (born 24 February 1949) as a retired West German hurdler who competed in the 400 m event at the 1972 Summer Olympics. In the semifinals he tumbled over Christian Rudolph, who had obstructed his path. The West German team launched a protest, but it was rejected because Büttner had no chance to reach the final anyway. Büttner held the German 400 m title in 1971 and 1972. After retiring from competitions he worked as a teacher of physical education, geography and Evangelicalism.[1]

Dieter Büttner
Büttner (left) at the 1972 Olympics
Personal information
Born24 February 1949 (1949-02-24) (age 75)
Celle, Germany
Height191 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight80 kg (176 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event400 metres hurdles
ClubBayer Leverkusen
Achievements and titles
Personal best400 mH – 49.21 (1972)[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Dieter Büttner. sports-reference.com