Siegmar Ohlemann
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Siegmar Ohlemann (born May 11, 1938) is a retired middle distance runner
, who represented Canada
in three events (800 metres, 4x100 metres and 4x400 metres) at the 1960 Summer Olympics
in Rome, Italy. He claimed the silver medal in 800 metres at the 1963 Pan American Games
in Brazil
, behind fellow Canadian Don Bertoia
.
Running
Running is a means of terrestrial locomotion allowing humans and other animals to move rapidly on foot. It is simply defined in athletics terms as a gait in which at regular points during the running cycle both feet are off the ground...
, who represented Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
in three events (800 metres, 4x100 metres and 4x400 metres) at the 1960 Summer Olympics
1960 Summer Olympics
The 1960 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event held from August 25 to September 11, 1960 in Rome, Italy...
in Rome, Italy. He claimed the silver medal in 800 metres at the 1963 Pan American Games
1963 Pan American Games
The 4th Pan American Games were held from April 20 to May 5, 1963 in São Paulo, Brazil.- Medal count :To sort this table by nation, total medal count, or any other column, click on the icon next to the column title.Note...
in Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
, behind fellow Canadian Don Bertoia
Don Bertoia
Donald Richard Bertoia is a retired middle distance runner from Canada, who represented his native country in the men's 800 metres at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan...
.