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German hurdler
Gisela Birkemeyer
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German hurdler
A.K.A.
Gisela Köhler, Gisela Köhler-Birkemeyer
Gender
Female
Place of birth
Ore Mountains
Age
92 years
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Biography
Gisela Birkemeyer (née Köhler on 22 December 1931) is a retired German sprint runner 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. 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.
Earlier in 1957 she married Heinz Birkemeyer and since 1960 competed under his name. After retiring from competitions she worked as a coach. She now lives as a pensioner in Berlin Marzahn.
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Notable German Runners
Gender: Female, Born in: Years 1930 to 1969
Notable German Runners
Gender: Female, Born in: Years 1930 to 1969
Notable German Athletes
Gender: Female, Born in: Years 1930 to 1969
Notable German Athletes
Gender: Female, Born in: Years 1930 to 1969
Notable German Politicians
Gender: Female, Born in: Years 1930 to 1969
Notable German Politicians
Gender: Female, Born in: Years 1930 to 1969
Notable German Sprinters
Gender: Female, Born in: Years 1930 to 1969
Notable German Sprinters
Gender: Female, Born in: Years 1930 to 1969
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