Wolfgang Nordwig

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Medal record
Wolfgang Nordwig
Wolfgang Nordwig
Men’s Athletics
Competitor for Flag of the German Democratic Republic East Germany
Olympic Games
Gold 1972 Munich Pole Vault
Bronze 1968 Mexico City Pole Vault
European Championships
Gold 1969 Athens Pole Vault

Wolfgang Nordwig (born August 27, 1943 in Chemnitz, Saxony) is a former East German pole vaulter who won gold at the 1972 Summer Olympics with a clearance of 5.50 m (18'½").

Records
Preceded by
Flag of the United States John Pennel
Men's Pole Vault World Record Holder
June 17, 1970October 24, 1970
Succeeded by
Flag of Sweden Kjell Isaksson
Awards
Preceded by
Flag of the German Democratic Republic Roland Matthes
East German Sportsman of the Year
1972
Succeeded by
Flag of the German Democratic Republic Roland Matthes