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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]

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Frank Wiegand

Frank Wiegand at the 1966 European championships
Personal information
Born	(1943-03-15) 15 March 1943 (age 79) Annaberg, Germany
Height	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight	70 kg (154 lb)
Sport
Sport	Swimming
Club	SC 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

На других языках

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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.

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- [en] Frank Wiegand

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[it] Frank Wiegand

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

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