Eckhard LESSE

GermanyGermany
Born
Dec 1, 1948 (77 years old)
Events
10 000 m · Marathon

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.

Personal best · 10 000 m28:14.0h
1978 season best2:16:20May 8, 1978
Personal best · Marathon2:12:03

As of Nov 6, 2026: 10 000 m 28:14.0h, Marathon 2:12:03, 1978 season best 2:16:20 (May 8, 1978) · 77 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
5000mLeipzig 1971Germany 5000 m all-time list13:44.2h1,053 pts–
10000mErfurt 1971Germany 10 000 m all-time list28:14.0h1,111 pts–
MarathonFukuoka 1974Germany Marathon all-time list2:12:031,094 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1978Marathon 2:16:20–May 8, 1978–
197710000m 28:36.8h–Jun 1, 1977–
1977Marathon 2:16:11–Apr 30, 1977–
1975Marathon 2:12:43–Dec 7, 1975–
1974Marathon 2:12:03–Dec 8, 1974–
197210000m 28:29.4h–Jun 10, 1972–
1972Marathon 2:22:49.6–Sep 10, 1972The XX Olympic Games
19715000m 13:44.2h–Jun 16, 1971–
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Eckhard LESSE's 10 000 m personal best is 28:14.0h, set on Jun 2, 1971 in Erfurt (GER).

Eckhard LESSE competes in the 10 000 m and Marathon.

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