Theresia Kiesl
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| Intro | Athletics competitor | |
| Places | Austria | |
| is | Runner Athlete Middle-distance runner | |
| Work field | Sports | |
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| Birth | 26 October 1963, Sarleinsbach | |
| Age | 61 years |
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Biography
Theresia Kiesl (born 26 October 1963, in Sarleinsbach) is a retired Austrian middle distance runner who specialized in the 1500 metres. She was implicated in a 2006 doping scandal which also involved Stefan Matschiner, a friend of her husband; doping was confiscated in her home in 2007.
Achievements
| Year | Tournament | Venue | Result | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | European Indoor Championships | Genoa, Italy | 5th | 1500 m |
| 1993 | World Championships | Stuttgart, Germany | 6th | 1500 m |
| 1996 | Olympic Games | Atlanta, United States | 3rd | 1500 m |
| 1998 | European Indoor Championships | Valencia, Spain | 1st | 1500 m |
Personal bests
- 800 metres - 2:00.75 min (1993)
- 1500 metres - 4:03.02 min (1996) - Austrian record
- 3000 metres - 8:55.56 min (1993) - Austrian record