Karl Fleschen


Karl Fleschen is a retired West German runner who specialized in the 3000, 5000 and 10,000 metres.
He holds the current world record in the rarely contested 4 x 1500 metres relay. In addition he still holds the German record in 25 km road race, with 1:13:58 hours from 1978.
He competed for the sports clubs LG Vulkaneifel and Bayer 04 Leverkusen during his active career.

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