Jochen Sachse

Jochen Sachse (born 2 October 1948 in Frankenberg, Saxony) is an East German former track and field athlete who competed mainly in the hammer throw.

Nationality East Germany

Born (1948-10-02) 2 October 1948 (age 77)

Frankenberg, Saxony, Soviet occupation zone of Germany

Height1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)

Weight112 kg (247 lb)

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Jochen Sachse

Sachse competing in the hammer at the 1972 Summer Olympics
Personal information
Nationality	East Germany
Born	(1948-10-02) 2 October 1948 (age 77) Frankenberg, Saxony, Soviet occupation zone of Germany
Height	1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Weight	112 kg (247 lb)
Sport
Country	East Germany
Sport	Men's athletics
Event	Men's Hammer throw
Club	SC Karl-Marx-Stadt
Achievements and titles
Personal best	76.44 m (1977)
Medal record Men's athletics Representing  East Germany Olympic Games 1972 Munich Hammer throw European Championships 1974 Rome Hammer throw Universiade 1970 Turin Hammer throw

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He competed for East Germany in the 1972 Summer Olympics held in Munich, Germany in the hammer throw where he won the silver medal.^[1]