Sports presenter Wolf-Dieter Poschmann has died. The ZDF mourns.
Frankfurt – Wolf-Dieter Poschmann is dead. The long-time presenter of the ZDF sports studio Wolf-Dieter Poschmann died last Friday at the age of 70 in Mainz after a short, serious illness. The ZDF * announced on Monday.
“For over 30 years he was one of the defining faces and one of the memorable voices in many sports programs in the Second”, ZDF editor-in-chief paid tribute to the athletics experts. For decades, Poschmann was part of the regular ZDF line-up at major events such as the Olympic Games, World Cup and European Championships, and World Championships and Athletics Championships. He was best known as the moderator of the “Current Sports Studio”. From 1994 to 2011, the former middle and long-distance runner ran 230 times through the TV classic.
Sports presenter Wolf-Dieter Poschmann has died
He first came to ZDF in 1986 through an internship and then became a freelancer in the main sports department. Two years after his permanent position, Poschmann moved to the post of sports director. He had to hand this over in 2005. This was justified with the necessary separation of administrative and journalistic tasks.
Poschmann became a sports reporter. He ended his career after the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. Farewell to retirement was easy for him. “The reporting in general has become brighter, smoother and less controversial, criticized Poschmann at the time. “It is not difficult for me to let go.” ( Talking to dpa) * fr.de is an offer from IPPEN.MEDIA.
The ZDF had to report the second death today. Previously, the broadcaster announced the death of “Traumschiff” actress Heide Keller.
