Karin Balzer
Karin Balzer (née Richert; 5 June 1938 – 17 December 2019) was an East German hurdler who 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, while finishing fifth in 1968. During her career she set 37 world's best performances.
Karin Balzer at the East German track and field athletics Olympic preselections in Halle an der Saale in October 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 | 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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