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Detlef Wagenknecht was born on 3 January, 1959 in East Berlin, East Germany (now Berlin, Germany), is a German middle-distance runner. Discover Detlef Wagenknecht's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 65 years old?
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65 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
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3 January, 1959 |
| Birthday |
3 January |
| Birthplace |
East Berlin, East Germany (now Berlin, Germany) |
| Nationality |
Germany
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He is a member of famous Runner with the age 65 years old group.
Detlef Wagenknecht Height, Weight & Measurements
At 65 years old, Detlef Wagenknecht height is 193 cm and Weight 74 kg.
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193 cm |
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74 kg |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Detlef Wagenknecht Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Detlef Wagenknecht worth at the age of 65 years old? Detlef Wagenknecht’s income source is mostly from being a successful Runner. He is from Germany. We have estimated Detlef Wagenknecht's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Runner |
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Timeline
Detlef Wagenknecht (born 3 January 1959) is a German former middle-distance runner.
At the 1977 European Junior Championships in Donetsk, Wagenknecht won gold in the 4 × 400 m relay (as part of the East German team) and silver in the individual 800 m (behind his teammate Andreas Busse).
In 1978 Wagenknecht became East German champion for the first time, running a personal best 1:45.84 at the national championships to defeat Jürgen Straub and Olaf Beyer; at the European Championships in Prague later that summer he was eliminated in the semi-finals as Beyer won gold.
Wagenknecht lost to Beyer in the 1979 East German championships, but regained his title in 1980.
Representing East Germany, he was a finalist in men's 800 metres at the 1980 Summer Olympics and the 1982 European Championships and placed third at the 1981 IAAF World Cup.
At the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow he won his heat and placed a close second to Sebastian Coe in his semi-final; in the final he placed sixth, the second-best East German after Busse.
At the 1981 East German championships in Jena, Wagenknecht again lost to Beyer, but placed second in a personal best 1:44.81.
He represented East Germany at the 1981 IAAF World Cup in Rome, placing third behind Coe and James Robinson; Track & Field News ranked Wagenknecht a career-best fifth in the world in its 1981 rankings, the second time (after 1978) that he'd been ranked in the top ten.
In 1982, Wagenknecht won his third national title, ahead of Beyer; at the European Championships in Athens he placed sixth.
He was ranked seventh in the world by Track & Field News, his third and final top ten appearance.
In 1983 he was national champion both indoors and outdoors, but was eliminated in the semi-finals at the inaugural Athletics World Championships in Helsinki; he stayed with the leading group until the end, but was outkicked.
Wagenknecht won his final East German titles in 1984, repeating as indoor and outdoor champion.
At the 1985 IAAF World Cup in Canberra he placed fourth.
Nationally, Wagenknecht represented Sports Club Dynamo Berlin.
He was coached by former long-distance runner Jürgen Haase.
