Dieter Wolfgang Büttner (born 24 February 1949) as a retired West German hurdler who competed in the 400 m event at the 1972 Summer Olympics. In the semifinals he tumbled over Christian Rudolph, who had obstructed his path. The West German team launched a protest, but it was rejected because Büttner had no chance to reach the final anyway. Büttner held the German 400 m title in 1971 and 1972. After retiring from competitions he worked as a teacher of physical education, geography and Evangelicalism.[1]
 Büttner (left) at the 1972 Olympics | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 February 1949 (age 75) Celle, Germany |
| Height | 191 cm (6 ft 3 in) |
| Weight | 80 kg (176 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | 400 metres hurdles |
| Club | Bayer Leverkusen |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best | 400 mH – 49.21 (1972)[1] |
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