| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Austrian |
| Born | (1938-09-01)1 September 1938 Vienna, Nazi Germany |
| Died | 14 August 2024(2024-08-14) (aged 85) Vienna, Austria |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Hammer throw |
Heinrich Thun (1 September 1938 – 14 August 2024) was an Austrian athlete. He competed in the men's hammer throw at the 1960 Summer Olympics and the 1964 Summer Olympics. Thun died of a heart attack in Vienna on 14 August 2024, at the age of 85.
References
- "Heinrich Thun: Österreichs fast vergessener Wurfgigant". Austrian Athletics. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
- Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Heinrich Thun Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
- "Austria's athletics legend Thun dies". Kronen Zeitung. 16 August 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
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- Austrian male hammer throwers
- Olympic athletes for Austria
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