Michael Sauer (triple jumper)

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Michael Sauer (born 27 August 1941 in Recklinghausen) is a German former triple jumper who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics. [1]

Sauer became West German champion every year from 1963 to 1971 except for 1966. Indoors he became West German champion every year from 1963 to 1972, won a national bronze medal every year from 1973 to 1976 and a last gold medal in 1979. He represented the club TSV 1860 München early on, then USC Mainz. [2] [3]

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References

  1. ↑ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Michael Sauer". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 17 May 2012.
  2. ↑ "West German championships medalists, men's triple jump". Sport-Komplett. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
  3. ↑ "West German indoor championships medalists, men's triple jump". Sport-Komplett. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
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