Paul Barth (judoka)

Paul Barth (born October 20, 1945) is a retired German judoka who competed for East Germany. He achieved significant success in international judo competitions during the 1960s and 1970s.

Barth primarily competed in the middleweight (-80 kg) division. He represented East Germany at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, finishing in fifth place.

His major achievements include:

• 1969 European Judo Championships: Gold Medal (Middleweight)
• 1970 European Judo Championships: Bronze Medal (Middleweight)
• 1971 European Judo Championships: Silver Medal (Middleweight)

Barth's competitive career established him as one of East Germany's most prominent judoka of his era.