Wolfgang Nordwig
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 Wolfgang Nordwig |
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Competitor for  East Germany |
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| Gold | 1972 Munich | Pole Vault | |
| Bronze | 1968 Mexico City | Pole Vault | |
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| 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").
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Preceded by John Pennel |
Men's Pole Vault World Record Holder June 17, 1970 – October 24, 1970 |
Succeeded by Kjell Isaksson |
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| Preceded by Roland Matthes |
East German Sportsman of the Year 1972 |
Succeeded by Roland Matthes |
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