Dora Ratjen
German high jumper with Olympic participation
Born
November 20th, 1918
106 years ago
Died
2008
17 years ago — 90 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Germany
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Competed in high jump at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Achieved a personal best of 1.80 meters. Set several national records throughout the career in the 1930s. Her athletic achievements garnered attention in the pre-war era, especially within Germany.
Competed in the 1936 Berlin Olympics
Achieved a personal best clearance of 1.80 meters
Set multiple national high jump records in the 1930s
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