Hartmut Koch

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Hartmut Koch (born 14 November 1944) is a former East German track and field sprinter who competed over 400 metres. He was the inaugural champion at the 1966 European Indoor Games and was runner-up to Manfred Kinder in that event at the 1967 European Indoor Games.[1]

He won four straight national titles in the 400 m at the East German Indoor Athletics Championships from 1966 to 1969. His time of 47.9 seconds was a championship record and the fastest time recorded in the history of that competition on a regular-size track.[2] He represented the club SC Leipzig.[3]

International competitions[edit]

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
1966 European Indoor Games Dortmund, West Germany 1st 400 m 47.9
1967 European Indoor Games Prague, Czechoslovakia 2nd 400 m 48.6

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References[edit]

  1. ^ European Indoor Championships. GBR Athletics. Retrieved 2018-02-03.
  2. ^ East German Indoor Championships. GBR Athletics. Retrieved 2018-02-03.
  3. ^ "East German indoor championships medalists, men's 400 metres". Sport-Komplett. Retrieved 3 February 2018.