Karin Balzer
Karin Balzer (née Richert, 5 June 1938 – 17 December 2019)[1] was a East German hurdler. She 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.
 Karin Balzer in 1963 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 5 June 1938 Magdeburg, Germany | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 17 December 2019 (aged 81) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 64 kg (141 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Athletics | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | 80, 100 m hurdles | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | SC DHfK SC Leipzig | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Personal best(s) | 80 mH – 10.61 (1968) 100 mH – 12.6 (1971) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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References
- ↑ "European Athletics - 1964 Olympic champion Balzer dies at the age of 81". european-athletics. 18 December 2019. Retrieved 18 December 2019.
Other websites
- Karin Richert-Balzer at the International Olympic Committee
- Karin Richert-Balzer at the Olympic Channel
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- Karin Richert-Balzer at Olympedia
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