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Werner Lueg
German middle distance runner (1931-2014) · Germany · On the map · Athletes · Died at 82
Werner Lueg was a West German middle distance runner who equalised Lennart Strand's and Gunder Hägg's 1500 m world record in 3:43.0 min in Berlin in 1952. He and Otto Peltzer are the only Germans to have held the 1500 m world record. He also won a bronze medal over 1500 m at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki.
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About this person
The Olympic final was won by Josy Barthel. Lueg was born in Brackwede, near Bielefeld.
Country
Germany
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1931 to 2014 · aged 82
