Joachim Kirst
East German decathlete (born 1947)
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Joachim Kirst (born 21 May 1947 in Neustadt/Harz) is a retired East German decathlete.[1] Kirst finished fifth at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, but did not finish the event during the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich.[1] He won the decathlon at the 1971 European Athletics Championships in Helsinki.[2]
Joachim Kirst in 1972 | ||
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's athletics | ||
Representing  East Germany | ||
| European Championships | ||
 | 1969 Athens | Decathlon |
| 1971 Helsinki | Decathlon |
After Kirst's career, he took up coaching and sports teaching in Germany.[1] He competed for the sports club ASK Potsdam during his active career.[3]
Achievements
| Year | Tournament | Venue | Result | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | European Junior Championships | Odessa, Soviet Union | 3rd | |
| 1968 | Olympic Games | Mexico City, Mexico | 5th | |
| 1969 | European Championships | Athens, Greece | 1st | |
| 1971 | European Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 1st |
