Heinz Hofer

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Heinz Hofer (born 18 April 1946) is a retired Swiss hurdler.

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He competed at the 1971 European Championships without reaching the final. [1] He became Swiss champion in 1970 and 1971. [2] His personal best time was 50.47 seconds, achieved in July 1973 in Munich. [3]

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References

  1. ↑ "Men 400m Hurdles Athletics X European Championships 1971 Helsinki (FIN)". Todor Krastev. Retrieved 14 June 2015.
  2. ↑ "Swiss Championships". GBR Athletics. Athletics Weekly. Retrieved 14 June 2015.
  3. ↑ All-Athletics



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