Rolf Milser

German weightlifter (born 1951) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Rolf Milser (born 28 June 1951) is a retired German weightlifter. He competed at the 1972, 1976 and 1984 Olympics, missing the 1980 Games due to their boycott by West Germany, and won the gold medal in the heavyweight I class in 1984.[1] Milser won two world titles (in 1978 and 1984, combined with the Olympics) and set two world records in the clean & jerk, in 1976 and 1979. He also won a European title in 1979.[2]

Born28 June 1951 (1951-06-28) (age 74)
Height1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Weight82–98 kg (181–216 lb)
SportWeightlifting
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Rolf Milser
Personal information
Born28 June 1951 (1951-06-28) (age 74)
Height1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Weight82–98 kg (181–216 lb)
Sport
SportWeightlifting
ClubVfL Duisburg-Süd
Medal record
Representing  West Germany
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place1984 Los Angeles-100 kg
World championships
Bronze medal – third place1974 Manila-82.5 kg
Silver medal – second place1977 Stuttgart-90 kg
Gold medal – first place1978 Gettysburg-90 kg
Silver medal – second place1979 Thessaloniki-90 kg
Gold medal – first place1984 Los Angeles-100 kg
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