Career
In 1967 he became the first German person to set a world decathlon record in 34 years. He was voted German Sportsman of the Year, received the Silbernes Lorbeerblatt, and was cast in bronze by Arno Breker. Besides sport, he worked as policeman and teacher of physical education.
He also organized outdoor camps and training courses for managers, and in 1986 published a related book Fitness für Manager.