The Longest Throw: Klaus Wolfermann
2011-04-24 16:32 by Miklos Nemeth

Born: |
March 31th, 1946 in Altdorf bei Nürnberg |
Marital status: |
Married since 1967 with Friederike |
Profession: |
P.E. teacher, later PR leader at Puma, today managing director of his firm “Sportvermarktungs- und Consultingagentur” |
Training: |
Began with gymnastics (His father was a pro gymnast and
almost made it to the Olympics in 1936)
team handball, modern pentathlon, decathlon Started javelin throwing at the age of 18 |
Clubs: |
TV Altdorf, Siemens Nürnberg, 1860 München, SV Gendorf/Burgkirchen |
Success in sports: |
in track and field/javelin throwing |
Best experience: |
After winning the Olympics, 80.000 spectators shouted my name in the stadium. |
Hobbys: | all kind of sports for example: Jogging Golf Diving Skiing Soccer Tennis Race- and Mountain biking My grandchild Katharina |
This is the advice I would give to young athletes: Learn and accept assistance from coaches and former athletes. Being too independent and egoistic training leads nowhere. First don't think about the money, but the performance; this will result mental and financial benefits.
Klaus Wolfermann
04.15.2011.
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