Christoph Harting Bio: Tokyo, Olympia & Net Worth

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Christoph Harting is a famous athlete who belongs from Germany. Actually, Christoph is an ideal discus throw professional.

Moreover, Christoph Harting has represented Germany in the World Champion, European Championship, and Rio De Janerio.

In fact, Christoph Harting has won the gold medal during the 2016 Olympics.

Besides, Olympics, Harting’s prominent achievement career came in European Championship, where he ends up being fourth in the tournament.

However, in his last game at World Championship in 2019 in Qatar, he could not perform up to his level. He ends that game securing the fourteenth position.

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Christoph Harting during The European Games at Amsterdam

Furthermore, Christoph Harting was born and raised in Cottnus, East Germany. Moreover, Christoph Harting also has a fine career record in the World Junior Championship.

Besides, the discuss thrower belongs from SCC Club, Berlin, where his coach was Torsten Lonnfos.

Quick Facts

Full Name Christoph Harting  
Birth Date 10 April 1990
Birth Place Cottbus, East Germany
Residence Germany
Nickname Christoph Harting 
Religion Not Known
Nationality Germany
Ethnicity White
Training Not Known
Horoscope Aries
Father’s Name Gerd Harting 
Mother’s Name Bettina Harting 
Siblings Robert Harting 
Age 33 years old
Height  2.07 m (6’9″)
Weight 120 kg (265 lb)
Shoe Size 12 (US)
Dress Size 6
Build Athletic
Eye color Black and Brown 
Hair Color Blond
Hairstyle Normal
Profession Discus Thrower 
Playing style Unknown 
Active years  (Senior Career) 2013 – present
Highest Ranking (Singles) Unknown 
Current Position  Unknown 
Association German National Player
Sexual Orientation Straight
Marital Status Not Known
Husband Name  Not Known 
Children None 
Net Worth $150,000 
Salary $50,000
Endorsements Adidas
Social Media Instagram
Merch Shoes
Last Update March, 2024

Christoph Harting Family Background 

The prominent discus thrower, Christoph, is the son of Gerd Harting and Bettina Harting. Nevertheless, the athlete has completed his education at the University of the Arts in Berlin. 

Notably, Harting has a brother who is a former Olympic, European, and World Champion. His brother’s name is Robert Harting.

Christoph Harting and his brother, Robert Harting
Christoph Harting and his brother, Robert Harting

Furthermore, Christoph’s brother Robert has won multiple gold medals in the Olympics, and he is also a discus thrower like his brother. 

Nevertheless, back in the day, Christoph Harting’s parents were also renowned athletes of Germany. 

Eventually, Christoph Harting’s parents had already represented their nation at the Olympics and the World Championship games.

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Net Worth Of Christoph Harting

Robert Harting is famous globally. Likewise, most of his income and wealth comes from his professional career as a discus thrower.

As of 2021, Christoph estimated net worth is at around $150,000. However, there are no authentic reports to give his exact net worth figure. 

Nevertheless, being the German nation player, his salary must be around $15,000 to $20,000. 

Nevertheless, in 2016 by winning the gold medal, he must have gained $20,000 to $25,000.

Christopher Harting | Sponsorship and Endorsements

Christoph, the promising discus thrower from Germany must be earning a whopping amount through sponsorship and endorsement deals. 

However, to this day, Christoph has not publically announced any of his professional endorsement deals.

Nevertheless, we can assure you that Addidas is having an endorsement deal with the renowned discus thrower.

Evidently, Christoph is earning thousands of dollars through a deal, but so far, he remains silent regarding his actual earning from the sports brand. 

Christoph Harting | Professional Career

Famous discus thrower Christoph has represented his country in several world championships. However, so far, he has only won the gold medal in the 2016 Olympics.

In 2018, his start was great; however, he did not win the competition.

He is currently competing in the Tokyo Olympics where everybody excepting to win a gold medal just like he did in last Olympic season.

Nevertheless, during his early career, he appeared in European games, and in 2011 he secured the 5th position in the league. 

Christoph Harting | Height and Weight

The German athlete Christoph is a professional discus thrower. Moreover, Christoph is  6 feet and 9 inches tall, which is 2.07m.

In fact, his height and big arms are definitely a perfect match with his profession. Nevertheless, Christoph’s weight is a massive 120 kg which is 265 lb.

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Christoph Harting | Social Media Activeness

Many might be unaware, but Christoph seems to be a shy person. Perhaps, that’s the reason he is not much active in social media. 

Nevertheless, there are not many interviews of him on the web as well. Hence, Harting is not even active on Facebook, Twitter, and other social media. 

However, he is somewhat active on Instagram.

Furthermore, by scroll his Instagram post, we found that he has been giving time to his game and is focused on the Olympics. 

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FAQs

Has Christoph Harting won any gold in Tokyo Olympics?

No, at the Tokyo Olympics, Christoph is unable to win the gold medal. Instead, discus thrower Dylan Matinez won the gold during the Tokyo Olympics.

Is Christoph Harting is married?

Like many other things, Christoph’s love life is also hidden from the public. In fact, there are no rumors regarding his love and affair as of 2021. Therefore, we assume that Christoph is a single man.

Sanjib Sah
Sanjib Sah
Sanjib Sah is an engineer and content writer passionate about sports and athletics. With a background in engineering and a love for all things active, Sanjib brings a unique perspective to the world of sports writing. Whether he is covering the latest trends in sports technology or sharing tips on improving your game, Sanjib's words are always rooted in a deep appreciation for players' hard work and dedication everywhere. In his free time, you can find him hitting the courts or hitting the trails, always looking for new ways to challenge himself and improve his skills.

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