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Manfred Wolke
East German boxer (1943–2024).
Life and work
The story behind the role.
East German boxer (1943–2024).
Manfred Wolke (14 January 1943 – 29 May 2024) was a German welterweight boxer. He was a member of the Armeesportsklub Vorwärts Frankfurt an der Oder. Wolke, representing East Germany, was the Welterweight Olympic gold medalist at the 1968 Mexico City Olympic Games. Wolke defeated Joseph Bessala of Cameroon on a 4–1 decision in the final. In 1972, he was knocked out by Cuba's Emilio Correa and did not win a medal. After his boxing career ended, Wolke became a trainer, most notably working with 1990s heavyweight contenders Axel Schulz and Henry Maske, and later with Francesco Pianeta. Wolke died on 29 May 2024, at the age of 81.
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Achievements and distinctions
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East German boxer (1943–2024).
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Banner of Labor
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Patriotic Order of Merit in Silver
Career and education
Education
Deutsche Hochschule für Körperkultur
Major competitions and events
boxing at the 1968 Summer Olympics – welterweight · boxing at the 1972 Summer Olympics
Places of work
Berlin · Frankfurt (Oder)
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