Arthur Wittwer (15 November 1927 – 26 November 2008) was a Swiss

long-distance runner Long-distance running, or endurance running, is a form of continuous running over distances of at least . Physiologically, it is largely Aerobic exercise, aerobic in nature and requires endurance, stamina as well as mental strength. Within e ...

. He competed in the

marathon The marathon is a long-distance foot race with a distance of , usually run as a road race, but the distance can be covered on trail routes. The marathon can be completed by running or with a run/walk strategy. There are also wheelchair div ...

at the

1960 Summer Olympics The 1960 Summer Olympics ( it, Giochi Olimpici estivi del 1960), officially known as the Games of the XVII Olympiad ( it, Giochi della XVII Olimpiade) and commonly known as Rome 1960 ( it, Roma 1960), were an international multi-sport event held ...

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* 1927 births 2008 deaths Athletes (track and field) at the 1960 Summer Olympics Swiss male long-distance runners Swiss male marathon runners Olympic athletes for Switzerland Sportspeople from St. Gallen (city) {{Switzerland-athletics-bio-stub