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Hans-Peter Gies

Hans-Peter Gies in 1972
Personal information
Nationality	East Germany
Born	9 May 1947 (1947-05-09) (age 77) Berlin, Germany
Height	1.94 m (6 ft 4 in)
Weight	105 kg (231 lb)
Sport
Country	East Germany
Sport	Athletics
Event	Shot put
Club	SC Dynamo Berlin
Achievements and titles
Personalbest	21.31 m (1972)
Medal record Men'sAthletics Representing East Germany European Championships 1969 Athens Shot put

Hans-Peter Gies (born 9 May 1947) is a retired maleshot putter, who competed forEast Germany during his career. A two-time Olympian (1972 and 1976) he set his personal best (21.31 metres) in the men's shot put event on 25 August 1972 at a meet inPotsdam.

Year	Competition	Venue	Position	Notes
Representing East Germany
1969	European Championships	Athens,Greece	3rd	19.78 m
1972	Olympic Games	Munich,West Germany	4th	21.14 m
1976	Olympic Games	Montreal, Canada	5th	20.47 m

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