Christian Rudolph

Christian Rudolph (born 15 February 1949) is a retired East German sprinter who specialized in the 400 metres hurdles. He won a silver medal at the 1971 European Championships. In semifinals of the 1972 Summer Olympics he tore his Achilles tendon and tumbled, causing the nearby runner Dieter Büttner to fall too.[2] The injury forced Rudolph to immediately retire from athletics. Domestically he won the East German 400 m title in 1969–1972.[3] In retirement Rudolph worked as a teacher of law and physical education in Cottbus.[1]

Christian Rudolph
Büttner tripping over Rudolph at the 1972 Olympics
Personal information
Born15 February 1949 (1949-02-15) (age 74)
Bernsdorf, Germany
Height185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight80 kg (176 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)400 metres hurdles
ClubSC Cottbus
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)400 mH – 49.34 (1971)[1]
Medal record
Representing  East Germany
European Championships
Silver medal – second place1971 Helsinki400 m hurdles

References

  1. Christian Rudolph. sports-reference.com
  2. Dieter Büttner. sports-reference.com
  3. East German Championships (GBR Athletics)
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