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Frank Wiegand (born 15 March 1943) is a German former swimmer, Olympic medalist and world record holder. He participated in the 1960, 1964 and 1968 Summer Olympics, winning a total of four silver medals.[1]

Frank Wiegand
Frank Wiegand at the 1966 European championships
Personal information
Born (1943-03-15) 15 March 1943 (age 79)
Annaberg, Germany
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight70 kg (154 lb)
Sport
SportSwimming
ClubSC Einheit Dresden; ASK Vorwärts Rostock
Medal record
Representing  Germany
Olympic Games
1964 Tokyo 400 m freestyle
1964 Tokyo 4×100 m freestyle
1964 Tokyo 4×200 m freestyle
Representing  East Germany
Olympic Games
1968 Mexico City 4×100 m medley
European Championships
1962 Leipzig 4×100 m medley
1966 Utrecht 400 m freestyle
1966 Utrecht 400 m medley
1966 Utrecht 4x100 m freestyle
1966 Utrecht 4x200 m freestyle
1966 Utrecht 4x100 m medley
1962 Leipzig 400 m freestyle
1962 Leipzig 4×200 m freestyle

He won eight medals at two European championships, in 1962 and 1966, including four gold medals in freestyle and medley events.[2] In 1966, he also set a new world record in the 400 metres freestyle and was chosen East German German Sportspersonality of the Year.[1]

Wiegand studied sports science aiming to become a coach, but was redirected to a labour union instead. After the reunification of Germany he worked as a real estate manager at Zeuthen near Berlin.[1]


References


  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Frank Wiegand". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 18 March 2011.
  2. Todor Krastev (December 18, 2010). "Swimming 11th European Championship 1966 Utrecht (NED)". Todor66.com. Retrieved August 2, 2011.
Frank Wiegand in 1968
Frank Wiegand in 1968

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[de] Frank Wiegand

Frank Wiegand (* 15. März 1943 in Annaberg) ist ein ehemaliger DDR-Schwimmsportler des SC Einheit Dresden, der von 1960 bis 1968 zu den weltbesten Freistilschwimmern gehörte. Bei den Olympischen Spielen 1964 und 1968 gewann er vier Silbermedaillen.
- [en] Frank Wiegand

[it] Frank Wiegand

Frank Wiegand (Annaberg, 15 marzo 1943) è un ex nuotatore tedesco orientale.



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