Christa Stubnick
German sprinter, Olympic competitor
Born
December 12th, 1933
91 years ago
Died
2021
4 years ago — 88 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Germany
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Competitor in sprinting events during the 1950s and 1960s. Participated in the 1960 Rome Olympics, achieving notable rankings in sprinting disciplines. Achieved success in various national championships and contributed to the development of women's sprinting in Germany.
Competed in the 1960 Rome Olympics
Won multiple national sprint titles
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