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'''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).<ref>[http://www.sport-komplett.de/sport-komplett/sportarten/l/leichtathletik/hst/228.html Leichtathletik – Deutsche Meisterschaften – Halle (Staffeln – Herren – Teil 1)]. Sport-komplett.de. Retrieved on 25 May 2015.</ref> 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.<ref name=sr/>
'''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).<ref>[http://www.sport-komplett.de/sport-komplett/sportarten/l/leichtathletik/hst/228.html Leichtathletik – Deutsche Meisterschaften – Halle (Staffeln – Herren – Teil 1)]. Sport-komplett.de. Retrieved on 25 May 2015.</ref> 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.<ref name=sr/>


Earlier in 1957 she married Heinz Birkemeyer and since 1960 competed under his name. After retiring from competitions she worked as a coach.<ref name=sr>[http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ko/gisela-kohler-birkemeyer-1.html Gisela Köhler-Birkemeyer]. sports-reference.com</ref> She now lives as a pensioner in [[Berlin Marzahn]].<ref>[http://www.luise-berlin.de/Sport/B/B17.htm Birkemeyer]. Luise-berlin.de. Retrieved on 25 May 2015.</ref>
Earlier in 1957 she married Heinz Birkemeyer and since 1960 competed under his name. After retiring from competitions she worked as a coach.<ref name=sr>[http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ko/gisela-kohler-birkemeyer-1.html Gisela Köhler-Birkemeyer] {{wayback|url=http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ko/gisela-kohler-birkemeyer-1.html |date=20150525102637 |df=y }}. sports-reference.com</ref> She now lives as a pensioner in [[Berlin Marzahn]].<ref>[http://www.luise-berlin.de/Sport/B/B17.htm Birkemeyer]. Luise-berlin.de. Retrieved on 25 May 2015.</ref>


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Gisela Birkemeyer
Gisela Birkemeyer in 1960
Personal information
Birth nameGisela Köhler
NationalityGerman
Born (1931-12-22) 22 December 1931 (age 92)
Ore Mountains (Germany)
Height1.62 m (5 ft 4 in)
Weight60 kg (130 lb)
Sport
SportSprint running, hurdles
ClubSC Dynamo Berlin
Medal record
Representing  Germany
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1956 Melbourne 80 m hurdles
Bronze medal – third place 1960 Rome 80 m hurdles
European Athletics Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1958 Stockholm 80 m hurdles

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).[1] 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.[2]

Earlier in 1957 she married Heinz Birkemeyer and since 1960 competed under his name. After retiring from competitions she worked as a coach.[2] She now lives as a pensioner in Berlin Marzahn.[3]

References

  1. ^ Leichtathletik – Deutsche Meisterschaften – Halle (Staffeln – Herren – Teil 1). Sport-komplett.de. Retrieved on 25 May 2015.
  2. ^ a b Gisela Köhler-Birkemeyer Template:Wayback. sports-reference.com
  3. ^ Birkemeyer. Luise-berlin.de. Retrieved on 25 May 2015.
Awards
Preceded by East German Sportswoman of the Year
1959
Succeeded by