Manfred Letzerich

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameManfred•Letzerich
Used nameManfred•Letzerich
Born15 August 1942 in Wiesbaden, Hessen (GER)
Measurements180 cm / 63 kg
AffiliationsTuS Eintracht Wiesbaden, Wiesbaden (GER) / LG Wiesbaden, Wiesbaden (GER)
NOC Germany West Germany
Nationality West Germany

Biography

Long-distance runner Manfred Letzerich participated in three consecutive Olympic Games (1964-72). In 1964 he was eliminated in the 5K, in 1968 he finished 19th in the final of the 10K, and four years later he was again eliminated in the heats. At the 1966 European Championships Letzerich placed fourth in the 10K and fifth in the steeplechase. In 1965 and 1967 he also took part in the European Cup.

In 1969 Letzerich was nominated for the 1969 European Championships but due to a West German boycott could not start. Domestically he won seven West German titles between 1965 and 1970. In 1983 he was awarded the Silver Needle of the German Track and Field Association. Letzerich was married to non-Olympian sprinter Erika Dirnberger. He was educated as a turner.

Personal Bests: 5000 – 13:42.2 (1971); 10000 – 28:14.41 (1972).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal Nationality As
1964 Summer Olympics Athletics GER FRG Manfred Letzerich
5,000 metres, Men (Olympic) 8 h2 r1/2
1968 Summer Olympics Athletics FRG Manfred Letzerich
10,000 metres, Men (Olympic) 18
1972 Summer Olympics Athletics FRG Manfred Letzerich
10,000 metres, Men (Olympic) 14 h3 r1/2