Gisela Birkemeyer, German hurdler and coach (died 2024)

Gisela Birkemeyer

German sprint runner (1931–2024)

Gisela Birkemeyer was a German hurdler and sprinter 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,…