Rudolf Harbig

Rudolf Waldemar Harbig (8 November 1913 – 5 March 1944) was a German athlete. As a middle distance runner he was best known for the 800 metres world record that he set in Milan in 1939. He also held the European record in the 400 metres from 1939 until 1955.

Rudolf Harbig
Personal information
Born(1913-11-08)8 November 1913
Dresden, Saxony,
Germany
Died5 March 1944(1944-03-05) (aged 30)
Olkhovets, Zvenyhorodka Raion, Soviet Union (now Ukraine)
Sport
ClubDresdner SC
Eintracht Braunschweig
Medal record
Men’s athletics
Representing Germany
Olympic Games
1936 Berlin 4x400 metre relay
European Championships
1938 Paris800 metres
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