Jan Fitschen: Biography, Facts and Career
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Jan Gerrit Fitschen (born 2 May 1977 in Nordhorn) is a German long-distance runner, competing for TV Wattenscheid 01. At the 1999 Under 23 European Championships he finished fifth over the 5000 metres. He was German champion over 5000 metres in 2001, 2002, 2005 and 2006 and over 10,000 m in 2005 and 2006. Fitschen won the title of European Champion over 10,000 metres at the 2006 European Championships in Athletics in Gothenburg in a personal best at the time of 28:10.94. However, on 4 May 2008 in Palo Alto, California, he improved on his 10,000 m time with a personal best of 28:02.55.
Quick facts about Jan Fitschen
- Full name: Jan Fitschen
- Born: 1977-05-02
- Nationality: Germany
- Known as: Creator
- Wikidata ID: Q656419
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Who is Jan Fitschen?
Jan Gerrit Fitschen (born 2 May 1977 in Nordhorn) is a German long-distance runner, competing for TV Wattenscheid 01. At the 1999 Under 23 European Championships he finished fifth over the 5000 metres.
What nationality is Jan Fitschen?
Jan Fitschen is Germany.
When was Jan Fitschen born?
Jan Fitschen was born on 1977-05-02.



