Aleksandrs Prokopčuks (born 2 May 1967) is a Latvian
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
men's marathon at the
1996 Summer Olympics
The 1996 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXVI Olympiad, also known as Atlanta 1996 and commonly referred to as the Centennial Olympic Games) were an international multi-sport event held from July 19 to August 4, 1996, in Atlanta, ...
, finishing in 51st place in 2:21:50.
He won the
Riga Marathon in 1993 and 1996 and the Baden-Karlsruhe Marathon in Germany where he set his marathon P.R of 2.15:56 in 1995.
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1967 births
Living people
Athletes (track and field) at the 1996 Summer Olympics
Latvian male long-distance runners
Latvian male marathon runners
Olympic athletes for Latvia
Athletes from Riga
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