 Grethen in 2018 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 June 1992 Tuntange, Luxembourg [1] |
| Education | Texas State University University of Georgia University of Luxembourg [2] |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) [3] |
| Weight | 65 kg (143 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 800 m |
| College team | Georgia Bulldogs |
Charles Grethen (born 2 June 1992, in Tuntange) is a Luxembourgish middle-distance runner competing primarily in the 800 and 1500 metres. [4] He represented his country at three consecutive European Championships.
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