Karl-Heinz Sievers (born 2 October 1942) is a German former

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 exercise, aerobic in nature and requires stamina as well as mental strength. Within endurance ru ...

. He competed in the

marathon The marathon is a long-distance foot race with a distance of kilometres ( 26 mi 385 yd), usually run as a road race, but the distance can be covered on trail routes. The marathon can be completed by running or with a run/walk strategy. There ...

at the

1968 Summer Olympics The 1968 Summer Olympics (), officially known as the Games of the XIX Olympiad () and officially branded as Mexico 1968 (), were an international multi-sport event held from 12 to 27 October 1968, in Mexico City, Mexico. These were the first Ol ...

representing West Germany.

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* 1942 births Living people Athletes (track and field) at the 1968 Summer Olympics German male long-distance runners German male marathon runners Olympic athletes for West Germany People from Ammerland Athletes from Lower Saxony 20th-century German sportsmen West German Athletics Championships winners {{Germany-longdistance-athletics-bio-stub