Werner Dittrich

Werner Dittrich (born 9 June 1937) is a retired German weightlifter. He competed at the 1960, 1964, 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics, first in the lightweight (1960) and later in the middleweight category. His best achievement was sixth place in 1968. Between 1964 and 1968 he won two silver and four bronze medals at European and world championships.[1][2]

Werner Dittrich
Werner Dittrich in 1972
Personal information
Born (1937-06-09) 9 June 1937
Reichenau, Germany (modern Bogatynia, Poland)
Height1.66 m (5 ft 5 in)
Weight67–74 kg (148–163 lb)
Sport
SportWeightlifting
ClubSG Robur Zittau
Medal record
Representing  East Germany
World Championships
Silver medal – second place1965 Tehran Middleweight; 140+130+167.5 kg
Bronze medal – third place1966 East Berlin Middleweight; 140+132.5+170 kg
European Championships
Bronze medal – third place1964 MoscowMiddleweight; 135+125+160 kg
Silver medal – second place1965 SofiaMiddleweight; 137.5+130+165 kg
Bronze medal – third place1966 East BerlinMiddleweight; 140+132.5+170 kg
Bronze medal – third place1968 LeningradMiddleweight; 145+135+165 kg

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