Gerhard Hartmann (born 12 January 1955 in
Reutte
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) is a retired
long-distance runner
Long-distance running, or endurance running, is a form of continuous running over distances of at least . Physiologically, it is largely aerobic in nature and requires stamina as well as mental strength.
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from
Austria
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, who won the
Vienna Marathon
The Vienna City Marathon is an annual marathon race over the classic distance of 42.195 km held in Vienna, Austria since 1984.
History
The first edition was held on with a total of 794 competitors. It is Austria's largest road running event ...
three times in a row, starting in 1985. He represented his native country in the men's marathon at the
1984 Summer Olympics in
Los Angeles, California
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.
Hartmann set his personal best (2:12:22) on April 13, 1986, winning his second title in Vienna.
Achievements
References
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1955 births
Living people
Austrian male long-distance runners
Austrian male marathon runners
Athletes (track and field) at the 1984 Summer Olympics
Olympic athletes for Austria
Austrian Athletics Championships winners
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