About Richard Ringer
Born 1989. Richard Ringer is a German athletics competitor.
Richard Ringer (born 27 February 1989 in Überlingen) is a German athlete specialising in long-distance and cross-country running. He won the bronze medal at the 2013 Summer Universiade, and finished fourth at the 2014 European Championships and fifth at the 2015 European Indoor Championships. His greatest success is his victory in the Marathon at the 2022 European Championships in Munich.
Competition record
Personal bests Outdoor 1500 metres – 3:38.83 (Montbéliard 2016) 3000 metres – 7:46.37 (Dessau-Roßlau 2016) 5000 metres – 13:10.94 (Heusden-Zolder 2015) 10,000 metres – 27:36.52 (London 2018) Half marathon – 1:01:09 (Barcelona 2023) Marathon – 2:05:47 (Valencia 2024)
Indoor 1500 metres – 3:45.40 (Stuttgart 2011) 3000 metres – 7:46.18 (Karlsruhe 2015)
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Who is Richard Ringer?
German long-distance runner
When was Richard Ringer born?
Richard Ringer was born on 27 February 1989 in Überlingen.
What is Richard Ringer's occupation?
Richard Ringer is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is Richard Ringer?
Richard Ringer is German.
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