Legendary Sports Reporter Dieter Adler Passes Away at 88

Dieter Adler, a pioneering voice in sports journalism, notably covered athletics and the 'Sportschau' for decades.

Dieter Adler, a renowned sports reporter and former 'Sportschau' moderator, died at 88 in Hannover.
Adler was a prominent figure in athletics commentary, working alongside Gerd Rubenbauer for over a decade.
He began his career in the 1960s and was part of the founding generation of the ARD 'Sportschau'.
Adler's reporting included significant events like the 1972 Munich Olympics, where he covered both triumph and tragedy.
Known for his calm and knowledgeable style, Adler received the German Sports Journalism Lifetime Achievement Award in 2015.