Günter Havenstein (14 December 1928 – 9 February 2008) was a German

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 stamina as well as mental strength. Within endurance ru ...

. He competed in the

marathon The marathon is a long-distance foot race with a distance of kilometres ( 26 mi 385 yd), 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 ...

at the

1960 Summer Olympics The 1960 Summer Olympics (), officially known as the Games of the XVII Olympiad () and commonly known as Rome 1960 (), were an international multi-sport event held from 25 August to 11 September 1960 in Rome, Italy. Rome had previously been awar ...

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* 1928 births 2008 deaths People from Stargard County Athletes from West Pomeranian Voivodeship Athletes (track and field) at the 1960 Summer Olympics German male long-distance runners German male marathon runners Olympic athletes for the United Team of Germany Olympic male marathon runners 20th-century German sportsmen 21st-century German people East German Athletics Championships winners {{Germany-longdistance-athletics-bio-stub