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Karin Balzer

East German hurdler · Germany · On the map · Athletes · Lived 1938 to 2019 · aged 81

Karin Balzer was an East German hurdler who competed in the 80 m hurdles event at the 1960, 1964 and 1968 Olympics, and in the 100 m hurdles in 1972. She won a gold medal in 1964 and a bronze in 1972, while finishing fifth in 1968. During her career she set 37 world's best performances.

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SC Leipzig

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East German Sportspersonality of the Year1971
Patriotic Order of Merit in Gold
Star of People's Friendship in Silver

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Germany
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1938 to 2019 · aged 81

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