He broke his first world record in 1985 with a throw of 22.62 meters .
Timmermann was born in Berlin to an athletic family and took up shot put at 13 .
Timmermann broke Timmermann 's first world record in 1985 with a throw of 22.62 meters .
Timmermann was born in Berlin to an athletic family and took up shot put at 13 .