Rudolf Mang
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Born17 June 1950
Bellenberg, West Germany
Bellenberg, West Germany
DiedMarch 12, 2018 (aged 67)
Bellenberg, Germany
Bellenberg, Germany
Height180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight116–130 kg (256–287 lb)
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| Born | 17 June 1950 Bellenberg, West Germany | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | March 12, 2018 (aged 67) Bellenberg, Germany | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 116–130 kg (256–287 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Weightlifting | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | Sportverein Bellenberg | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Rudolf Mang (17 June 1950 – 12 March 2018) was a German heavyweight weightlifter.[1] He competed at the 1968 and 1972 Olympics and placed fifth and second, respectively.[2] Between 1971 and 1972 he won four more medals at the world and European championships and set two world records: one in the snatch and one in the press.[2][3]