Ralf Salzmann (born February 6, 1955 in Kassel, Hesse) is a former long-distance runner from Germany, who represented West Germany in the men's marathon at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California. There he finished in 18th position, clocking 2:15:29. Four years later, when Seoul, South Korea hosted the Games, he ended up in 23rd place (2:16:54). He won the Tiberias Marathon in 1982.
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  West Germany | |||||
| 1982 | European Championships | Athens, Greece | 22nd | Marathon | 2:27:24 |
| 1983 | World Championships | Helsinki, Finland | — | Marathon | DNF |
| 1984 | Olympic Games | Los Angeles, United States | 18th | Marathon | 2:15:29 |
| 1986 | European Championships | Stuttgart, West Germany | 4th | Marathon | 2:11:41 |
| 1987 | World Championships | Rome, Italy | — | Marathon | DNF |
| 1988 | Olympic Games | Seoul, South Korea | 23rd | Marathon | 2:16:54 |
References
- Ralf Salzmann at World Athletics