Christa Stubnick

German sprinter, Olympic competitor

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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