Gert Weil

Gert Michael Weil (born January 3, 1960 in Puerto Montt) is a retired Chilean shot putter of German ancestry, who dominated the sport on the South American scene during the 1980s and early 1990s. His best performance at a global event was a sixth place at the 1988 Olympic Games. His personal best was 20.90, achieved in Wirges 1986.

Weil is married to Colombian Olympic medalist Ximena Restrepo.

Achievements

(shot put unless noted)

*1996 Ibero-American Championships - gold medal
*1995 Pan American Games - bronze medal
*1995 South American Championships - gold medal
*1994 Ibero-American Championships - gold medal
*1992 Ibero-American Championships - gold medal
*1991 Pan American Games - gold medal
*1991 South American Championships - gold medal
*1990 Ibero-American Championships - gold medal
*1989 South American Championships - bronze medal (discus throw)
*1989 South American Championships - gold medal
*1987 Pan American Games - gold medal
*1987 South American Championships - gold medal
*1986 Ibero-American Championships - gold medal
*1985 South American Championships - gold medal
*1983 Pan American Games - silver medal
*1983 South American Championships - gold medal
*1981 South American Championships - gold medal
*1979 South American Championships - gold medal

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