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Eckhard LESSE

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Birth dateDec 1, 1948
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Eckhard LESSE is a Germany long-distance runner, born on December 1, 1948. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Marathon.

His personal bests include 13:44.2h in the 5000m, 28:14.0h in the 10000m and 2:12:03 in the Marathon. He has earned 1 silver medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Germany.

Key facts
10 000 m
28:14.0h
Marathon
2:12:03
1978 season best
2:16:20
May 8, 1978
1978 season best
Age
77 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 10 000 m 28:14.0h, Marathon 2:12:03, 1978 season best 2:16:20 (May 8, 1978) · 77 years old

PB

Personal bests

13:44.2HT
28:14.0HT
2:12:03

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1978
Marathon
2:16:20-May 8, 1978
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1977
10000m
28:36.8h-Jun 1, 1977
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1977
Marathon
2:16:11-Apr 30, 1977
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1975
Marathon
2:12:43-Dec 7, 1975
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1974
Marathon
2:12:03-Dec 8, 1974
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1972
10000m
28:29.4h-Jun 10, 1972
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1972
Marathon
2:22:50-Sep 10, 1972
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1971
5000m
13:44.2h-Jun 16, 1971--
1971
10000m
28:14.0h-Jun 2, 1971
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1978

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:16:20-May 8Praha Marathon, Praha

1977

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:36.8HT-Jun 1Potsdam
Marathon
2:16:11-Apr 30Karl Marx Stadt

1975

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:12:43-Dec 7Fukuoka
Marathon
2:14:50-May 3Karl Marx Stadt Marathon, Karl Marx Stadt

1974

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:12:03-Dec 8Fukuoka
Marathon
2:14:58-Sep 8Roma European Championships

1972

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:22:50-Sep 10The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
10000m
28:29.4HT-Jun 10Potsdam

1971

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
29:02.53-Aug 15Helsinki European Championships
10000m
29:02.53-Aug 10Helsinki European Championships
5000m
13:44.2HT-Jun 16Leipzig
10000m
28:14.0HT-Jun 2Erfurt

Honours

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Roma European Championships

Marathon

1974
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Eckhard LESSE's 10 000 m personal best?

Eckhard LESSE's 10 000 m personal best is 28:14.0h, set on Jun 2, 1971 in Erfurt (GER).

Which events does Eckhard LESSE compete in?

Eckhard LESSE competes in the 10 000 m and Marathon.

How did Eckhard LESSE perform in 1978?

1978 season best: 2:16:20, set on May 8, 1978.