He also won two medals at the European Cup in 1965-67, but placed only 13th and 9th at the European Championships in 1962 and 1966, respectively. Domestically he held West German outdoor (1959-61 and 1966-68) and indoor titles (1959, 1960 and 1964).
He won two medals at the European Cup in 1965-67 but placed 13th and 9th at the European Championships in 1962 and 1966. Domestically, he held West German outdoor titles from 1959 to 1961 and again from 1966 to 1968, as well as indoor titles in 1959, 1960, and 1964.