Burkhard Leuschke

Burkhard Leuschke (born 27 April 1940) is a retired East German race walker.[1]

Burkhard Leuschke
Personal information
NationalityGerman
Born27 April 1940 (1940-04-27) (age 80)
OccupationRace walker

He finished fourth at the 1964 Olympic Games, won the silver medal at the 1965 IAAF World Race Walking Cup and the bronze medal at the 1970 IAAF World Race Walking Cup.

Leuschke represented the sports club SC Dynamo Berlin and became East German champion over 35 km in 1963.[2]

References
  1. "Burkhard LEUSCHKE - Olympic Athletics | German Democratic Republic (1955-1990,". International Olympic Committee. 12 June 2016. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
  2. East German championships, men's 35 km walk Archived 23 December 2010 at WebCite


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