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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.^[1] He won four East German national titles (1976, 1977, 1979, 1981) in his special distance^[2] as well as the 5000 metres title in 1979.^[3] He competed for the sports club SC Karl-Marx-Stadt during his active career.^{[citation needed]}

He also competed in the men's 3000 metres steeplechase at the 1980 Summer Olympics.^[4]

References

^ IAAF World Cup in Athletics (GBR Athletics)
^ East German championships, men's 3000 m steeplechase
^ East German championships, men's 5000 m
^ 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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[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

[SportsRef-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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