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Walter Adams (15 March 1945 – 30 October 2023) was a West German middle distance runner who specialized in the 800 metres.
His personal best time was 1.44.9 minutes, achieved in July 1970 in Stuttgart.[1] This was the European record once. He also helped set two world records in 4 x 800 metres and 4 x 880 yards relay, in 1966 and 1968.
Adams competed for the sports club SV Salamander Kornwestheim during his active career. He became West German champion in 1968, 1969 and 1972.[2]
Walter Adams died on 30 October 2023, at the age of 78.[3]