Gisela Birkemeyer
East German hurdler (1931-2024) · Germany · On the map · Athletes · Died at 92
Gisela Birkemeyer was a German hurdler and sprinter who won two medals in the 80 m hurdles at the 1956 and 1960 Olympics. During her career she set nine world records in the 80 m hurdles and in the 4 × 100 m, 4 × 110 yd and 4 × 200 m relays.
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She won 40 East German championships, mostly in the 80 m hurdles (1953-1961) and 200 m sprint (1956-1960). At the European Championships in Stockholm in 1958, she was third in the 80 m hurdles. In 1959, she was voted GDR Sportswoman of the Year.
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Erika ZucholdBoth received East German Sportspersonality of the Year
Uwe RaabBoth received East German Sportspersonality of the Year
Andreas WeckerBoth received East German Sportspersonality of the Year
Frank WiegandBoth received East German Sportspersonality of the Year
Torsten VossBoth received East German Sportspersonality of the Year
Klaus UrbanczykBoth received East German Sportspersonality of the Year