Gisela Birkemeyer

German hurdler

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.

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Gisela Birkemeyer was born on Tuesday, 22 December 1931 in Ore Mountains (Germany). She was best known as a professional track and field athlete. Birkemeyer's country of citizenship (nationality) was German. She died on Tuesday, 26 March 2024. She was 5' 4" (163 cm) tall and weighed 132 lbs (60 kg). Her zodiac star sign was Capricorn.

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Date of birth	22 December 1931	edit
Place of birth	Ore Mountains (Germany)	edit
Date of death	26 March 2024	edit
Age	92 (age at death)
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Occupation category	Track and Field	edit
Nationality	German	edit

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Height	5' 4" (163 cm)	edit
Weight	132 lbs (60 kg)	edit
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Gender	Female	edit
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Religion	religion
Zodiac sign	Capricorn
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