Christoph Sahner
German hammer thrower (born 1963)
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Christoph Sahner (born September 23, 1963 in Illingen) is a retired male hammer thrower, who represented West Germany during his career.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 23, 1963 |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Weight | 103 kg (227 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  West Germany |
| Sport | Men's Athletics |
Event | Men's Hammer throw |
| Club | TV Wattenscheid |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best | 81.78 (1988) |
His personal best throw was 81.78 metres, achieved in September 1988 in Wemmetsweiler. This ranks him sixth among German hammer throwers, behind Ralf Haber, Heinz Weis, Karsten Kobs, Günther Rodehau and Holger Klose.[1]
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing West Germany | ||||
| 1981 | European Junior Championships | Utrecht, Netherlands | 1st | 68.92 m |
| 1982 | European Championships | Athens, Greece | 19th | 69.24 m |
| 1983 | World Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 11th | 72.86 m |
| 1984 | Olympic Games | Los Angeles, United States | — | NM |
| 1986 | European Championships | Stuttgart, West Germany | 8th | 77.12 m |
| 1987 | World Championships | Rome, Italy | 4th | 80.58 m |
| 1988 | Olympic Games | Seoul, South Korea | 13th | 75.84 m |
