Klaus-Dieter Tafelmeier (born 12 April 1958 in Singen,

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) is a retired

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er. He represented Bayer 04 Leverkusen. In September 1986, Tafelmeier threw 85.74 metres in

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to record the first official world record for the new javelin type. The record lasted until May 1987 when

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threw 87.66 metres. Tafelmeier later established a career best throw of 86.64 metres in Gelsenkirchen. This ranks him seventh among German javelin throwers with the new implement, behind Johannes Vetter, Thomas Röhler,

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and Peter Esenwein.German top lists
– Leichtathletik.de

Achievements

Seasonal bests by year

*1986 - 85.74 *1987 - 86.64 *1988 - 82.72

References

* 1958 births Living people People from Singen Sportspeople from Freiburg (region) West German male javelin throwers Athletes (track and field) at the 1984 Summer Olympics Athletes (track and field) at the 1988 Summer Olympics Olympic athletes of West Germany European Athletics Championships medalists {{West Germany-athletics-bio-stub