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German distance runner

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Ralf Pönitzsch competing in a race in 1978

Ralf Pönitzsch (born 20 October 1957) is a former East German runner who specialized in the 3000 metres steeplechase.

He won the silver medal in this event at the 1979 IAAF World Cup behind Kip Rono. He won four East German national titles (1976, 1977, 1979, 1981) in his special distance as well as the 5000 metres title in 1979. He competed for the sports club SC Karl-Marx-Stadt during his active career.

He also competed in the men's 3000 metres steeplechase at the 1980 Summer Olympics.

References

  1. IAAF World Cup in Athletics (GBR Athletics)
  2. East German championships, men's 3000 m steeplechase
  3. East German championships, men's 5000 m
  4. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Ralf Pönitzsch Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 24 November 2017.


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