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What’s Werner Günthör up to these days?

probstjoerg Blog, Shot put January 21, 2012July 17, 2016

Werner Günthör (50) was one of the greatest shot putters ever, retiring in 1993 after winning his third straight World Championship title.

These days the Swiss giant enjoys playing ice hockey, but he still likes to win. Watch him in action.

Source: SF1 (Swiss TV)

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  • Online sessions
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  • Discus – first steps
  • Javelin grip
  • World class in action
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  • Interactive
  • Implement weights
  • Safety tips
  • Training tips
  • Warm-up
  • Measuring throws correctly
  • Articles
  • Blog