DG
The basics
Quick facts
Intro
German hammer thrower
Gender:
Male
Places:
Work field:
Birth:
5 March 1957(Eisenhüttenstadt, Oder-Spree District, Brandenburg, Germany)
Death:
24 January 1993(Berlin, Margraviate of Brandenburg)
Star sign:
The details
Biography
Introduction
Detlef Gerstenberg (5 March 1957 – 24 January 1993) was a hammer thrower from East Germany, who competed at the 1980 Summer Olympics for his native country. Born in Eisenhüttenstadt, Brandenburg he died of cirrhosis aged 35 in Berlin.
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Olympic Games | Moscow, Soviet Union | 5th | 74.60 m |
| 1982 | European Championships | Athens, Greece | 6th | 75.32 m |