Helga Radtke

German long jumper and Olympic athlete

Helga Radtke - German long jumper and Olympic athlete
Born

May 16th, 1962
63 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Germany

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Competed in long jump events during the 1980s. Achieved significant success at the European Championships. Represented East Germany in international competitions. Participated in the 1980 Summer Olympics held in Moscow.

Won gold medal at the 1982 European Championships

Set personal best of 7.35 meters in long jump

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