Gisela Birkemeyer, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Gisela Birkemeyer

East German hurdler

Date of Birth: 22-Dec-1931

Place of Birth: Ore Mountains, Saxony, Germany

Profession: politician, sprinter

Nationality: Germany

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

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