Ralf Salzmann (born February 6, 1955, in Kassel, Hesse) is a former long-distance runner from Germany, who represented West Germany in the men's marathon at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California. There he finished in 18th position, clocking 2:15:29. Four years later, when Seoul, South Korea hosted the Games, he ended up in 23rd place (2:16:54). He won the Tiberias Marathon in 1982.

Achievements

Year	Competition	Venue	Position	Event	Notes
Representing  West Germany
1982	European Championships	Athens, Greece	22nd	Marathon	2:27:24
1983	World Championships	Helsinki, Finland	—	Marathon	DNF
1984	Olympic Games	Los Angeles, United States	18th	Marathon	2:15:29
1986	European Championships	Stuttgart, West Germany	4th	Marathon	2:11:41
1987	World Championships	Rome, Italy	—	Marathon	DNF
1988	Olympic Games	Seoul, South Korea	23rd	Marathon	2:16:54