Manfred Kokot
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Manfred Kokot was an East German athlete, who won the silver medal in the 4x100m relay at the 1976 Summer Olympics
in Montreal, Canada. He did so alongside Jörg Pfeifer
, Klaus-Dieter Kurrat
and Alexander Thieme
.
In 1971 Kokot set the European record in 100 metres
sprint at 10.0 seconds, and in 1973 he set the world record in 50 metres indoor sprint at 5.61 seconds.
1976 Summer Olympics
The 1976 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXI Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event celebrated in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, in 1976. Montreal was awarded the rights to the 1976 Games on May 12, 1970, at the 69th IOC Session in Amsterdam, over the bids of Moscow and...
in Montreal, Canada. He did so alongside Jörg Pfeifer
Jörg Pfeifer
Jörg Pfeifer was an East German athlete who competed mainly in the 100 metres.He competed for East Germany in the 1976 Summer Olympics held in Montreal, Canada in the 4 x 100 metre relay where he won the silver medal with his team mates Manfred Kokot, Klaus-Dieter Kurrat and Alexander...
, Klaus-Dieter Kurrat
Klaus-Dieter Kurrat
Klaus-Dieter Kurrat was an East German athlete who competed mainly in the 100 metres.He was a European Junior 100/200 metre champion in 1973....
and Alexander Thieme
Alexander Thieme
Alexander Thieme was an East German athlete, who competed mainly in the 100 metres.He competed for East Germany in the 1976 Summer Olympics held in Montreal, Canada in the 4 x 100 metre relay where he won the silver medal with his team mates Manfred Kokot, Jörg Pfeifer and Klaus-Dieter...
.
In 1971 Kokot set the European record in 100 metres
100 metres
The 100 metres, or 100-metre dash, is a sprint race in track and field competitions. The shortest common outdoor running distance, it is one of the most popular and prestigious events in the sport of athletics. It has been contested at the Summer Olympics since 1896...
sprint at 10.0 seconds, and in 1973 he set the world record in 50 metres indoor sprint at 5.61 seconds.