Klaus Richtzenhain
East German middle-distance runner (1934–2025)
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Klaus Richtzenhain (1 November 1934 – March 2025) was an East German athlete who competed mainly in the 1,500 metres.
Richtzenhain in 1956 | ||
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's athletics | ||
Representing  Germany | ||
 | 1956 Melbourne | 1500 metres |
Biography
Richtzenhain competed for the United Team of Germany in the 1956 Summer Olympics held in Melbourne in the 1,500 metres where he won the silver medal. On 6 March 2025, it was announced that Richtzenhain had died at the age of 90.[1]
