Edgar Nakladal

Edgar Nakladal (born 6 July 1961) was a professional sprinter representing West Germany. At the inaugural IAAF World Championships in Athletics in 1983, he won the silver medal in the 4 × 400 m by virtue of running for his team in the preliminary rounds. Though he didn't run in the final at Worlds, he did run in the final and win the 4 × 400 m at the 1982 European Championships in Athletics and the 1979 European Junior Championships in Athletics.^[1]

Edgar Nakladal

Personal information
Born	(1961-07-06) July 6, 1961 (age 64)
Achievements and titles
National finals	1983 West German Champs  • 400 m, 4th
Medal record Men's athletics Representing  West Germany IAAF World Championships in Athletics 1983 Helsinki 4 × 400 m

His personal best in the 400 m was 45.97 seconds, which he set in Bremen, Germany on June 24, 1983.^[1] At the 1983 Worlds, he became one of the first athletes ever to be substituted out of a final and still receive a medal.^[2]

Major international competitions

Year	Competition	Venue	Position	Event	Notes
1982	European Athletics Championships	Athina, Greece	6th (Heat 3, Heats)	400 m	47.30

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