Bernhard Seifert
German javelin thrower
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Bernhard Seifert (born 15 February 1993) is a German athlete specializing in the javelin throw. He represented Germany at the 2020 Summer Olympics in the javelin throw.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | German |
| Born | 15 February 1993 Hildburghausen, Germany |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | Javelin throw |
| Club | SC Potsdam |
| Coached by | Burkhard Looks |
Career
Seifert was awarded the 2019 Fair Play Prize of German Sports after he allowed Julian Weber to take his spot at the 2019 World Athletics Championships.[1][2]
Seifert represented Germany at the 2020 Summer Olympics in the javelin throw.[1]
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Germany | |||||
| 2012 | World Junior Championships | Barcelona, Spain | 4th[citation needed] | Javelin throw | 75.84 m |
| 2013 | European U23 Championships | Tampere, Finland | 2nd | Javelin throw | 82.42 m |
| World Championships | Moscow, Russia | 13th (q)[citation needed] | Javelin throw | 80.02 m | |
| 2015 | European U23 Championships | Tallinn, Estonia | 3rd | Javelin throw | 80.57 m |
| 2018 | European Throwing Cup | Leiria, Portugal | 2nd | Javelin throw | 80.62 m |
| 2021 | Olympic Games | Tokyo, Japan | 31st (q) | Javelin throw | 68.30 m |
