Karl-Heinz Sievers

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameKarl-Heinz•Sievers
Used nameKarl-Heinz•Sievers
Born2 October 1942 in Westerstede, Niedersachsen (GER)
Measurements174 cm / 61 kg
AffiliationsKTSV Preussen 1855, Krefeld (GER)
NOC West Germany

Biography

Marathon runner Karl-Heinz Sievers came in 23rd at the 1968 Mexico City marathon. He also placed 14th at the 1966 Europeans. In 1966 and 1967 he won West German titles, and in 1968 placed second. By profession Sievers trained as a machine fitter, but later worked as a lead distributor in the sweets import branch.

Personal Best: Mar – 2-17:44 (1970).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1968 Summer Olympics Athletics FRG Karl-Heinz Sievers
Marathon, Men (Olympic) 23