Christa Stubnick

Christa Stubnick (German pronunciation: [ˈkʁɪsta ˈʃtup̩ˌnɪk] ; née Seliger on 12 December 1933 13 May 2021) was an East German sprinter who competed for the United Team of Germany in the 1956 Summer Olympics. She won silver medals in the 100 m and 200 m events, splitting the Australians Betty Cuthbert (winner) and Marlene Matthews (third). Her 4×100 m relay team finished sixth.

Christa Stubnick
Stubnick in 1956
Personal information
Born12 December 1933 (1933-12-12)
Gardelegen, Germany
Died13 May 2021(2021-05-13) (aged 87)
Height159 cm (5 ft 3 in)
Weight52 kg (115 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)Sprint, long jump
ClubSC Dynamo Berlin
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)100 m – 11.5 (1956)
200 m – 23.5 (1956)
400 m – 54.7 (1960)
LJ – 6.03 m (1957)
Medal record
Representing  Germany
Olympic Games
1956 Melbourne 100 m
1956 Melbourne 200 m
European Championships
1958 Stockholm100 m
World Student Games
1954 Budapest100 m
1954 Budapest200 m
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