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German shot putter
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14 January 1969(Neumünster)
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Biography
Introduction
Dirk Urban (born 14 January 1969 in Neumünster, Schleswig-Holstein) is a retired German shot putter. His personal best throw was 20.26 metres, achieved in July 1996 in Iffezheim.
He won the silver medal at the 1996 European Indoor Championships, and competed at the 1996 Olympic Games without reaching the final. He represented the sports club LG Wedel/Pinneberg, and won the silver medal at the German championships in 1996.
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  West Germany | |||||
| 1988 | World Junior Championships | Sudbury, Canada | 6th | 16.91 m | |
| Representing Germany | |||||
| 1996 | European Indoor Championships | Stockholm, Sweden | 2nd | 20.04 m | |
| Olympic Games | Atlanta, United States | 13th (q) | 19.39 m | ||