Günther Steines

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameGünther•Steines
Used nameGünther•Steines
Born28 September 1928 in Pfalzel, Trier, Rheinland-Pfalz (GER)
Died3 June 1982 in Mayen, Rheinland-Pfalz (GER)
Measurements174 cm / 64 kg
AffiliationsRot-Weiß Koblenz, Koblenz (GER)
NOC Germany
Nationality West Germany
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

Middle-distance runner Günther Steines, brother of Bert Steines, came in sixth at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics in the 800 m and won a bronze medal in the 4x400 relay. Günther Steines was also German Champion in the 800 in 1950 and 1952, and with the 4x400 relay in 1950 and 1954, also winning indoors in 1940 in the 4x3 lap relay. In 1952 he was awarded the Silver Bay Leaf. Steines studied mathematics, physics and sports and became a teacher at a high school in Ahrweiler, where he eventually became Director of Studies.

Personal Bests: 400 – 48.5 (1952); 800 – 1:49.5 (1952).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal Nationality As
1952 Summer Olympics Athletics GER FRG Günther Steines
800 metres, Men (Olympic) 6
4 × 400 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) Unified Team of Germany 3 Bronze

Olympic family relations