Frank Eisenberg
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Frank•Eisenberg |
| Used name | Frank•Eisenberg |
| Born | 7 December 1943 in Somsdorf, Freital, Sachsen (GER) |
| Died | 12 August 2014 in Dresden, Sachsen (GER) |
| Measurements | 173 cm / 58 kg |
| Affiliations | SC Leipzig, Leipzig (GER) |
| NOC |  East Germany |
Biography
East German long-distance runner Frank Eisenberg became German Champion over 5,000 metres in 1972 and in the 4,000 metres cross-country in 1969, also finishing ninth at the 1971 European Championships in the 5K. In 1972 he was the first East German to go under 13:30 for the 5,000. He was educated as a turner. His twin brother Gert was also a successful long-distance runner.
Personal Best: 5000 – 13:29.0 (1972).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GDR |
Frank Eisenberg | |||
| 5,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | 9 |