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Karin Balzer
East German hurdler.
Life and work
The story behind the role.
East German hurdler.
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.
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Achievements and distinctions
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East German hurdler.
- 02
Patriotic Order of Merit in Gold
- 03
Star of People's Friendship in Silver
- 04
East German Sportspersonality of the Year
Career and education
Teams and organisations
SC Leipzig
Major competitions and events
athletics at the 1960 Summer Olympics – women's 80 metres hurdles · athletics at the 1964 Summer Olympics – women's 80 metres hurdles · athletics at the 1968 Summer Olympics – women's 80 metres hurdles · athletics at the 1972 Summer Olympics – women's 100 metres hurdles
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