Rolf Hoppe (athlete)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 18 March 1945 Santiago, Chile |
| Died | 22 December 1969 (aged 24)[1] Los Angeles, California |
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Weight | 83 kg (183 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Javelin throw |
Rolf Hoppe (18 March 1945 – 22 December 1969) was a Chilean athlete. He competed in the men's javelin throw at the 1968 Summer Olympics.[2]
His personal best with the old model of javelin was 76.36 metres set in 1969.
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Chile
| |||||
| 1964 | South American Junior Championships | Santiago, Chile | 2nd | Javelin throw (old) | 60.62 m |
| 1967 | South American Championships | Buenos Aires, Argentina | 7th | Javelin throw (old) | 56.50 m |
| 1968 | Olympic Games | Mexico City, Mexico | 24th (q) | Javelin throw (old) | 68.32 m |
| 1969 | South American Championships | Quito, Ecuador | 1st | Javelin throw (old) | 69.76 m |
References
- ^ "Rolf Hoppe Is Killed". Times Leader. 25 December 1969. p. 22. Retrieved 10 August 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Rolf Hoppe Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 18 January 2018.