Klaus-Dieter Tafelmeier (born 12 April 1958 in
Singen,
Baden-Württemberg
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) is a retired
German javelin thrower. He represented
Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
In September 1986, Tafelmeier threw 85.74 metres in
Como to record the first official world record for the new javelin type. The record lasted until May 1987 when
Jan Železný threw 87.66 metres. Tafelmeier later established a career best throw of 86.64 metres in
Gelsenkirchen. This ranks him seventh among German javelin throwers with the new implement, behind
Johannes Vetter,
Thomas Röhler,
Raymond Hecht,
Boris Henry,
Peter Blank and
Peter Esenwein.
German top lists
– Leichtathletik.de
Achievements
Seasonal bests by year
*1986 - 85.74
*1987 - 86.64
*1988 - 82.72
References
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1958 births
Living people
Sportspeople from Singen
Athletes from Freiburg (region)
West German male javelin throwers
Athletes (track and field) at the 1984 Summer Olympics
Athletes (track and field) at the 1988 Summer Olympics
Olympic athletes for West Germany
European Athletics Championships medalists
West German Athletics Championships winners
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