 Herbert Wessel (first from left) | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | German |
| Born | 12 March 1943 Königsberg, East Prussia, Germany (Kaliningrad, Russia) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Decathlon |
Herbert Wessel (born 12 March 1943) is a German athlete. He competed in the men's decathlon at the 1968 Summer Olympics. [1]
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