Ruth Engelhard
German athletics competitor (1909–1975)
Ruth Engelhard (née Ruth Becker, 3 January 1909 – 22 October 1975) was a German track and field athlete specialized in the 80 metres hurdles event.[1] She set two times a world record and eight times the German national record. She became several times national champion.[2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 January 1909 Berlin-Lichterfelde |
| Died | 22 October 1975 Darmstadt |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field athletics |
| Event(s) | Hurdle race |
| Club | SC Brandenburg Berlin (-1932) SV Siemens Berlin (1932-1938) |
Medal record | |
Engelhard won the gold medal at the 1934 Women's World Games in the 80 metres hurdles event setting a new world record in the final of 11.6 seconds.[3][4]
Personal life
changeShe married to Hermann Engelhard on 12 May 1932 in Steglitz-Zehlendorf. She had two sons Frank (1936-2015) and Bernd (born 1940).[1]
References
change- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Engelhard, Ruth". dog-darmstadt.org (in German). Retrieved 18 July 2022.
- ↑ "Ruth Engelhard: Erfolge, Rekorde und Bestleistungen". dog-darmstadt.org (in German). Retrieved 18 July 2022.
- ↑ "De wereldspelen voor vrouwen". Nieuwe Apeldoornsche courant (in Dutch). 13 August 1934. Retrieved 18 July 2022 – via Delpher.
- ↑ "Wereldspelen voor dames". Provinciale Drentsche en Asser courant (in Dutch). 13 August 1934. Retrieved 18 July 2022 – via Delpher.
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