Patriz Ilg

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Medal record
Men’s athletics
Competitor for Flag of West Germany West Germany
World Championships
Gold 1983 Helsinki 3000m Steeplechase

Patriz Ilg (born December 5, 1957 in Aalen-Oberalfingen) is a retired 3000 m steeplechaser from West Germany.

He won a silver medal at the 1978 European Championships and gold medals at the 1982 European Championships in Athens and the 1983 World Championships in Helsinki. At the European Indoor Championships he competed in the 3000 metres and won the gold medal in 1982[1] and finished sixth in 1984.[2]

At the 1986 European Championships Ilg came close to defending his title. However, he was overtaken on the final straight by Francesco Panetta (silver) and countryfellow Hagen Melzer (gold). In 1987 Ilg participated in the World Championships final in Rome but missed out on a medal.

His time of 8:15.06 minutes from the 1983 World Championships in Helsinki remained his career best time. This result places him eighth on the German all-time performers list, behind Damian Kallabis, Hagen Melzer, Frank Baumgartl, Rainer Schwarz, Uwe Pflügner, Michael Karst and Steffen Brand.[3]

He won eighth German national titles, in 1978, the years 1980-1982 and the years 1985-1988.[4] He competed for the sports clubs TG Hofen and LAC Quelle Fürth during his active career.

[edit] References

  1. ^ 1982 European Indoor Championships, men's 3000 m
  2. ^ 1984 European Indoor Championships, men's 3000 m
  3. ^ Microsoft Word - Ewige DLV-Bestenliste.doc
  4. ^ German championships, men's 3000 m steeplechase



Sporting positions
Preceded by
Flag of Poland Bronislaw Malinowski
Men's 3.000m Steeple Best Year Performance
1981
Succeeded by
Flag of the United States Henry Marsh