Gerhard Sperling
East German race walker
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Gerhard Sperling (born 25 November 1937 in Berlin) is an East German former race walker.
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's athletics | ||
Representing  East Germany | ||
| European Championships | ||
 | 1971 Helsinki | 20 km walk |
Sperling represented the sports club TSC Berlin and became East German champion over 20 km in 1966, 1968, 1969 and 1971.[1]
He competed at the Deaflympics in 1961, 1969 and 1977, winning five medals, including three gold.[2]
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Olympic Games | Tokyo, Japan | 9th | 20 km | |
| 1965 | World Race Walking Cup | Pescara, Italy | 3rd | 20 km | |
| 1966 | European Championships | Budapest, Hungary | 4th | 20 km | |
| 1968 | Olympic Games | Mexico City, Mexico | 5th | 20 km | |
| 1969 | European Championships | Athens, Greece | 4th | 20 km | |
| 1971 | European Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 2nd | 20 km | |
| 1972 | Olympic Games | Munich, West Germany | 4th | 20 km |
