Kurt Bendlin

Kurt Bendlin (born 22 May 1943) is a retired West German decathlete. In 1967 he became the first German person to set a world decathlon record in 34 years; he was voted German Sportsman of the Year, received the Silbernes Lorbeerblatt, and was cast in bronze by Arno Breker. Next year he won a bronze medal at the 1968 Olympics.[1][2]

Kurt Bendlin
Personal information
Born22 May 1943 (1943-05-22) (age 77)
Maßort, Poland
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight91 kg (201 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)Decathlon
ClubBayer Leverkusen
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)8234 (1967)

Bendlin won national decathlon titles in 1965, 1967, 1971, and 1974. Besides sport, he worked as policeman and teacher of physical education. He also organized outdoor camps and training courses for managers, and in 1986 published a related book Fitness für Manager.[1]

References

  1. Kurt Bendlin. sports-reference.com
  2. Kurt Bendlin. Leverkusen who's who
Awards
Preceded by
Rudi Altig
German Sportsman of the Year
1967
Succeeded by
Franz Keller
Records
Preceded by
Russ Hodge
Men's decathlon world record holder
14 May 1967 – 11 December 1969
Succeeded by
Bill Toomey



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