Herbert Wehnert (born April 28, 1947) is a former West German handball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics.
In 1972 he was part of the West German team which finished sixth in the Olympic tournament. He played five matches and scored twelve goals.
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The 1972 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XX Olympiad and commonly known as Munich 1972, was an international multi-sport event held in Munich, West Germany, from 26 August to 11 September 1972.
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Wehnert is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
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