Renate Stecher

Renate Stecher (German pronunciation: [ʁənaːtə ˈʃtɛçɐ], audioⓘ; née Meißner, born 12 May 1950) is a German (former East German) sprint runner and a triple Olympic champion. She held 34 world records and was the first woman to run 100 metres within 11 seconds.

Renate Stecher
Personal information
Born12 May 1950 (1950-05-12) (age 73)
Süptitz, Saxony-Anhalt, East Germany
Height1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Weight71 kg (157 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)100 m, 200 m
ClubSC Motor Jena
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)100 m – 10.8 (1973)
200 m – 22.38 (1973)
Medal record
Representing  East Germany
Olympic Games
1972 Munich100 m
1972 Munich200 m
1976 Montreal4×100 m relay
1972 Munich4×100 m relay
1976 Montreal100 m
1976 Montreal200 m
European Athletics Championships
1969 Athens4×100 m relay
1971 Helsinki100 m
1971 Helsinki200 m
1974 Rome4×100 m relay
1969 Athens200 m
1971 Helsinki4×100 m relay
1974 Rome100 m
1974 Rome200 m
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