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German weightlifter (1950–2018)
Rudolf Mang
Personal information
Born17 June 1950 (1950-06-17)
Bellenberg, West Germany
DiedMarch 12, 2018(2018-03-12) (aged 67)
Bellenberg, Germany
Height180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight116–130 kg (256–287 lb)
Sport
SportWeightlifting
ClubSportverein Bellenberg
Medal record
Men's weightlifting
Representing  West Germany
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1972 Munich +110 kg
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 1973 Havana +110 kg
European Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1971 Sofia +110 kg
Silver medal – second place 1972 Constanta +110 kg
Bronze medal – third place 1973 Madrid +110 kg

Rudolf Mang (17 June 1950 – 12 March 2018) was a German heavyweight weightlifter. He competed at the 1968 and 1972 Olympics and placed fifth and second, respectively. Between 1971 and 1972 he won four more medals at the world and European championships and set two world records: one in the snatch and one in the press.

Death

Mang died of a heart attack at his gym in Bellenberg, Germany on 12 March 2018. He was 67.

References

  1. "Der "Bär von Bellenberg": Gewichtheber-Legende Rudolf Mang ist tot". Augsburger Allgemeine (in German). 2018-03-13. Retrieved 2018-03-14.
  2. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Rudolf Mang". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 23 June 2012.
  3. Rudolf Mang. chidlovski.net
  4. "PNP.de".

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