Gaston Reiff
Belgian athlete (1921-1992) · Belgium · On the map · Athletes · Died at 71
Gaston Étienne Ghislaine Reiff was a Belgian runner. He competed at the 1948 and 1952 Olympics in the 5000 m event and won it in 1948, defeating Emil Zátopek in the final and becoming the first Belgian track and field athlete to win an Olympic title. He lost to Zátopek at the 1950 European Championships, placing third.
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Country
Belgium
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1921 to 1992 · aged 71
