CHRISTOPH HÖHNE
WR-NW, 01-2020
Christoph Höhne (Borsdorf, Saxony, East Germany, 1941) was a race walker. He competed at 50 km Race Walking for East Germany in the 1960s and 1970s.
In 1968 Olympic Games, he won the gold medal in the 50 km of Race Walking.
In 1969 European Championships, he won the gold medal in the 50 km of Race Walking.
In 1974 European Championships, he also won the gold medal in the 50 km of Race Walking.
After his sports career, he studied photography and became a well known sports photographer in East Germany. Also, he was an excellent master race walker.
Christoph Höhne (Borsdorf, Saxony, East Germany, 1941) was a race walker. He competed at 50 km Race Walking for East Germany in the 1960s and 1970s.
In 1968 Olympic Games, he won the gold medal in the 50 km of Race Walking.
In 1969 European Championships, he won the gold medal in the 50 km of Race Walking.
In 1974 European Championships, he also won the gold medal in the 50 km of Race Walking.
After his sports career, he studied photography and became a well known sports photographer in East Germany. Also, he was an excellent master race walker.
