Ralf Salzmann
Ralf Salzmann (born February 6, 1955, in Kassel) is a former long-distance runner from Germany, who represented West Germany in the men's marathon at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California. There he finished in 18th position, clocking 2:15:29. Four years later, when Seoul hosted the Games, he ended up in 23rd place (2:16:54). He won the Tiberias Marathon in 1982.
Salzmann became West German marathon champion in 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983 and 1984, as well as winning the 10,000 metres in 1988. He represented the clubs LG Frankfurt and PSV Grün-Weiß Kassel.[1][2]
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing | |||||
| 1982 | European Championships | Athens, Greece | 22nd | Marathon | 2:27:24 |
| 1983 | World Championships | Helsinki, Finland | — | Marathon | DNF |
| 1984 | Olympic Games | Los Angeles, United States | 18th | Marathon | 2:15:29 |
| 1986 | European Championships | Stuttgart, West Germany | 4th | Marathon | 2:11:41 |
| 1987 | World Championships | Rome, Italy | — | Marathon | DNF |
| 1988 | Olympic Games | Seoul, South Korea | 23rd | Marathon | 2:16:54 |
References
- ↑ "Leichtathletik - Deutsche Meisterschaften (Marathon - Herren)". Sport-Komplett. Retrieved 22 November 2025.
- ↑ "Leichtathletik - Deutsche Meisterschaften (10000m-Herren)". Sport-Komplett. Retrieved 22 November 2025.
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