Axel Noack
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Axel Noack (born 23 September 1961) is a former German race walker. Born in Görlitz, Noack traveled to the U.S. to attend high school at Henry B. Plant High School.
On 21 June 1987 in Chemnitz he achieved a new world best time in 20 km walk with 1:19.12 hours.
[edit] Achievements
| Year | Tournament | Venue | Result | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | World Race Walking Cup | St. John's, Isle of Man | 3rd | 50 km |
| 1988 | Olympic Games | Seoul, South Korea | 8th | 20 km |
| 1990 | European Indoor Championships | Glasgow, Scotland | 3rd | 5000 m |
| 1991 | World Championships | Tokyo, Japan | 11th | 20 km |
| 1993 | World Championships | Stuttgart, Germany | 4th | 50 km |
| 1994 | European Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 10th | 50 km |
| 1995 | World Championships | Gothenburg, Sweden | 13th | 50 km |
| 1996 | Olympic Games | Atlanta, United States | 12th | 50 km |
| 1997 | World Championships | Athens, Greece | 16th | 50 km |
[edit] References
- This article is based on a translation of an article from the German Wikipedia.
- IAAF profile for Axel Noack
| Records | ||
|---|---|---|
Preceded by Carlos Mercenario |
Men's 20km Walk World Record Holder June 21, 1987 – July 30, 1988 |
Succeeded by Mikhail Shchennikov |
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