Siegfried Lefanczik
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Siegfried•Lefanczik |
| Used name | Siegfried•Lefanczik |
| Born | 4 July 1930 in Gdańsk, Pomorskie (POL) |
| Died | 8 February 2016 in Genthin, Sachsen-Anhalt (GER) |
| Measurements | 181 cm / 57 kg |
| Affiliations | Chemie Genthin, Genthin (GER) |
| NOC |  Germany |
| Nationality |  East Germany |
Biography
Race walker Siegfried Lefanczik was disqualified in the 20 km at the 1960 Roma Olympic Games only 3 km from the finish line. He also finished seventh two years earlier at the 1958 European Championships. Domestically Lefanczik claimed his only East German title in 1955 in the 10 km track walk. He was educated as a carpenter, but later worked as a photographer for the local press in Genthin.
Personal Best: 20kmW – 1-31:10 (1960).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | Nationality | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GER |
GDR |
Siegfried Lefanczik | |||
| 20 kilometres Race Walk, Men (Olympic) |