Gert Weil
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Gert Weil (born January 3, 1960 in Puerto Montt) is a retired Chilean shot putter of German ancestry, who dominated the sport on the South American scene during the 1980's and early 1990's. His best performance at a global event was a sixth place at the 1988 Olympic Games. His personal best was 20.90, achieved in Wirges 1986.
Weil is married to Colombian Olympic medalist Ximena Restrepo.
[edit] Achievements
(shot put unless noted)
- 1996 Ibero-American Championships - gold medal
- 1995 Pan American Games - bronze medal
- 1995 South American Championships - gold medal
- 1994 Ibero-American Championships - gold medal
- 1992 Ibero-American Championships - gold medal
- 1991 Pan American Games - gold medal
- 1991 South American Championships - gold medal
- 1990 Ibero-American Championships - gold medal
- 1989 South American Championships - bronze medal (discus throw)
- 1989 South American Championships - gold medal
- 1987 Pan American Games - gold medal
- 1987 South American Championships - gold medal
- 1986 Ibero-American Championships - gold medal
- 1985 South American Championships - gold medal
- 1983 Pan American Games - silver medal
- 1983 South American Championships - gold medal
- 1981 South American Championships - gold medal
- 1979 South American Championships - gold medal
[edit] External links
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