Markus Hacksteiner
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Markus Hacksteiner is a former middle distance runner
from Switzerland
, who represented his native country at the 1988 Summer Olympics
in Seoul, South Korea. There he was eliminated in the semifinals of the 1500 metres
.
He finished eighth at the 1990 European Championships
, and won a silver medal in 3000 metres
at the 1988 European Indoor Championships
.
Middle distance track event
Middle distance running events are track races longer than sprints, up to 3000 metres. The standard middle distances are the 800 metres, 1500 metres and mile run, although the 3000 metres may also be classified as a middle distance event. The 880 yard run, or half mile, was the forebear to the...
from Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
, who represented his native country at the 1988 Summer Olympics
1988 Summer Olympics
The 1988 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIV Olympiad, were an all international multi-sport events celebrated from September 17 to October 2, 1988 in Seoul, South Korea. They were the second summer Olympic Games to be held in Asia and the first since the 1964 Summer Olympics...
in Seoul, South Korea. There he was eliminated in the semifinals of the 1500 metres
Athletics at the 1988 Summer Olympics - Men's 1500 metres
The men's 1500 metres event at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea had an entrylist of 59 competitors, with four qualifying heats and two semi-finals , before the final took place on Saturday October 1, 1988.-Medalists:-Records:...
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He finished eighth at the 1990 European Championships
1990 European Championships in Athletics
The 15th European Athletics Championships were held from 26 August to 2 September 1990 in Split, a city in Croatia .It was the last participation of East Germany ....
, and won a silver medal in 3000 metres
3000 metres
The 3000 metres is a popular amateur middle distance track event where 7.5 laps are completed around a 400 metre track. This event is generally classified as middle distance, but it could be classed as a long distance event in many high schools, since they do not promote races such as the 5000 and...
at the 1988 European Indoor Championships
1988 European Indoor Championships in Athletics
The 19th European Athletics Indoor Championships were held in Budapest, the capital of Hungary, in 1988.- Track :- Field :- Medal table :- External links :* at GBRathletics.com* at GBRathletics.com*...
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