Gisela Birkemeyer

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]

Gisela Birkemeyer
Gisela Birkemeyer in 1960
Personal information
Birth nameGisela Köhler
NationalityGerman
Born (1931-12-22) 22 December 1931
Ore Mountains (Germany)
Height1.62 m (5 ft 4 in)
Weight60 kg (132 lb)
Sport
SportSprint running, hurdles
ClubSC Dynamo Berlin
Medal record
Representing  Germany
Olympic Games
1956 Melbourne 80 m hurdles
1960 Rome 80 m hurdles
European Athletics Championships
1958 Stockholm 80 m hurdles

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. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Gisela Köhler-Birkemeyer". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 25 May 2015.
  3. Birkemeyer. Luise-berlin.de. Retrieved on 25 May 2015.
Awards
Preceded by
Karin Beyer		 East German Sportswoman of the Year
1959		 Succeeded by
Ingrid Krämer
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