Annelie Ehrhardt
East German hurdler (1950–2024)
Annelie Ehrhardt (née Jahns; 18 June 1950 – 22 October 2024) was a German hurdler and Olympic gold medalist. Ehrhardt was born in Ohrsleben, Saxony-Anhalt, East Germany.
Ehrhardt won the gold medal in the inaugural 100 metre hurdles event at the 1972 Summer Olympics, setting a new world record, and becoming the first East German Olympic Champion in this event. She also won a silver medal at the 1971 European Championships and a gold medal at the 1974 European Championships in a new championship record of 12.66 seconds.[1]
Ehrhardt died on 22 October 2024 at the age of 74.[2]
References
change- ↑ Annelie Ehrhardt. sports-reference.com
- ↑ "1972 Olympic champion Ehrhardt dies at the age of 74". European Athletics. 23 October 2024. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
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