Gesa Felicitas Krause
German long-distance runner and Olympian
Born
August 3rd, 1992
33 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Germany
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Competed in long-distance running events representing Germany. Achieved significant success in the 3000 meters steeplechase. Won the gold medal at the 2016 European Athletics Championships in Amsterdam. Competed in the 2016 Rio Olympics and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, establishing herself among the top athletes in her discipline. Set national records and consistently ranked among the best in her field throughout her career.
Won gold in the 3000 meters steeplechase at the 2016 European Athletics Championships
Competed in the 2016 and 2020 Summer Olympics
Set national records in the 3000 meters steeplechase
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