Gerhard Sperling (born 25 November 1937 in Berlin) is an East German former race walker.
Sperling represented the sports club TSC Berlin and became East German champion over 20 km in 1966, 1968, 1969 and 1971.East German championships, men's 20 km walk
He competed at the Deaflympics in 1961, 1969 and 1977, winning five medals, including three gold.
International competitions 1964Olympic GamesTokyo, Japan 9th20 km1965World Race Walking CupPescara, Italy 3rd20 km1966European ChampionshipsBudapest, Hungary 4th20 km1968Olympic GamesMexico City, Mexico 5th20 km1969European ChampionshipsAthens, Greece 4th20 km1971European ChampionshipsHelsinki, Finland 2nd20 km1972Olympic GamesMunich, West Germany 4th20 km
See also Deaf people in the Olympics
References
External links
Gerhard Sperling at Deaflympics