About Siegfried Herrmann
Lived 1932 – 2017 (aged 84). Siegfried Herrmann was a German athletics competitor.
Siegfried Herrmann (7 November 1932 – 14 February 2017) was a German long-distance runner. Shortly before the 1956 Olympics his time in the 1500 m, was only 1.2 seconds behind the world record. However, he tore an Achilles tendon at the Olympics and failed to reach the final.
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Who was Siegfried Herrmann?
German track and field athlete (1932-2017)
When was Siegfried Herrmann born?
Siegfried Herrmann was born on 7 November 1932 in Unterschönau.
When did Siegfried Herrmann die?
Siegfried Herrmann died on 14 February 2017 in Erfurt.
What was Siegfried Herrmann's occupation?
Siegfried Herrmann was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Siegfried Herrmann?
Siegfried Herrmann was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Siegfried Herrmann. https://biography.guide/siegfried-herrmann/
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