 A new javelin design was implemented in 1986 and the records had to be restarted, thus Hohn's mark became an "eternal world record".Born in Neuruppin, Hohn excelled at the javelin throw from a young age and won the 1981 European Junior Championship with a throw of 86.56 m, a junior record.He then won gold at the 1982 European Championships with a 91.34 m throw.