Olympic Javelin Champion Klaus Wolfermann Dies at 78

The German athlete, known for his dramatic victory at the 1972 Munich Games, passed away, leaving a legacy of sportsmanship and achievement.

Klaus Wolfermann, who won gold in javelin at the 1972 Munich Olympics, has died at the age of 78, as confirmed by his family.
His narrow victory by just two centimeters over Latvian rival Janis Lusis remains one of the most memorable moments in Olympic history.
Wolfermann set a javelin world record of 94.08 meters in 1973, which stood for nearly four years.
A versatile athlete, Wolfermann started in gymnastics, handball, and decathlon before focusing on javelin throwing.
He remained active in sports promotion and social causes after retiring, earning recognition as Germany's Sportsman of the Year in 1972 and 1973.