Peter Scholz

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Peter Scholz (born 31 October 1959) is a retired West German hurdler.

He competed in 400 metres hurdles at the 1986 European Championships, being disqualified in the semi-final. [1] In the 400 m hurdles he only won one silver medal at the West German championships, in 1986 behind the long-reigning Harald Schmid. [2] He did however become West German champion in the 110 metres hurdles in 1984. He represented the club Eintracht Frankfurt. [3]

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References

  1. ↑ "Men 400m Hurdles European Championships 1986 Stuttgart (GER)". Todor Krastev. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
  2. ↑ "West German championships medalists, men's 400 metres hurdles". Sport-Komplett. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
  3. ↑ "West German championships medalists, men's 110 metres hurdles". Sport-Komplett. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
  4. ↑ Peter Scholz at IAAF
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