Gesa Felicitas Krause

German long-distance runner and Olympian

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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