About Klaus Richtzenhain
Lived 1934 – 2025 (aged 90). Klaus Richtzenhain was a German middle-distance runner.
Klaus Richtzenhain (1 November 1934 – March 2025) was an East German athlete who competed mainly in the 1,500 metres.
Biography Richtzenhain competed for the United Team of Germany in the 1956 Summer Olympics held in Melbourne in the 1,500 metres where he won the silver medal. On 6 March 2025, it was announced that Richtzenhain had died at the age of 90.
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Who was Klaus Richtzenhain?
East German middle distance runner
When was Klaus Richtzenhain born?
Klaus Richtzenhain was born on 1 November 1934 in Berlin.
When did Klaus Richtzenhain die?
Klaus Richtzenhain died on 6 March 2025 in Erfurt.
What was Klaus Richtzenhain's occupation?
Klaus Richtzenhain was a middle-distance runner.
What nationality was Klaus Richtzenhain?
Klaus Richtzenhain was German.
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