Rudolf Mang

Rudolf Mang (17 June 1950 – 12 March 2018) was a German heavyweight weightlifter.[1] He competed at the 1968 and 1972 Olympics and placed fifth and second, respectively.[2] Between 1971 and 1972 he won four more medals at the world and European championships and set two world records: one in the snatch and one in the press.[2][3]

Rudolf Mang
Personal information
Born17 June 1950 (1950-06-17)
Bellenberg, West Germany
DiedMarch 12, 2018(2018-03-12) (aged 67)
Bellenberg, Germany
Height180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight116–130 kg (256–287 lb)
Sport
SportWeightlifting
ClubSportverein Bellenberg
Medal record
Men's weightlifting
Representing  West Germany
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1972 Munich +110 kg
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 1973 Havana +110 kg
European Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1971 Sofia +110 kg
Silver medal – second place 1972 Constanta +110 kg
Bronze medal – third place 1973 Madrid +110 kg

Death

Mang died of a heart attack at his gym in Bellenberg, Germany on 12 March 2018. He was 67.[4]

References

  1. "Der "Bär von Bellenberg": Gewichtheber-Legende Rudolf Mang ist tot". Augsburger Allgemeine (in German). 2018-03-13. Retrieved 2018-03-14.
  2. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Rudolf Mang". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 23 June 2012.
  3. Rudolf Mang. chidlovski.net
  4. "PNP.de".


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