Gaston Étienne Ghislaine Reiff (24 February 1921 – 6 May 1992) was a Belgian runner. He competed at the 1948 and 1952 Olympics in the 5000 m event and won it in 1948, defeating Emil Zátopek in the final and becoming the first Belgian track and field athlete to win an Olympic title. He lost to Zátopek at the 1950 European Championships, placing third.
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24 February 1921 Braine-l'Alleud, Belgium
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Died |
6 May 1992 (aged 71) Braine-l'Alleud, Belgium
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Zodiac | Pisces |
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