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Andrea Bienias

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Andrea Bienias

GDRGDRWomen
Birth dateNov 11, 1959
BirthplaceLeipzig, Electorate of Saxony
Height1.80 m
Weight68 kg

Andrea Reichstein or Andrea Bienias (born 11 November 1959) is a German athlete. She competed in the women's high jump at the 1980 Summer Olympics.

She cleared 1m 91 cm and was placed sixth. She married the decathlete Gert Bienias in 1981.

She was placed first in the European Athletics Indoor Championships in 1986. She became East German champion in 1981, 1982, 1984 and 1986 and also won two silver and three bronze medals between 1977 and 1985. She also became East German indoor champion in 1986 and took four silvers and one bronze, 1969, 1970 and 1972. She competed for the sports club SC DHfK Leipzig.

Key facts
High Jump
1.99
#88 all-time
1987 season best
1.95
Jul 4, 1987 · Oslo (NOR)
1987 season best
Age
66 years old

As of Sep 20, 2026: High Jump 1.99 (#88 all-time), 1987 season best 1.95 (Jul 4, 1987, Oslo (NOR)) · 66 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1987
HJ
1.95-Jul 4, 1987
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Oslo (NOR)
1986
HJ
1.98-Jan 26, 1986
↓
Berlin (GER) (i)
1984
HJ
1.96-May 25, 1984
↓
Potsdam (GDR)
1983
HJ
1.97-Jul 27, 1983
↓
Leipzig (GER)
1982
HJ
1.99-Mar 7, 1982
↓
European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (i)
1980
HJ
1.91-Jul 26, 1980
↓
Lenin Stadium, Moskva (URS)
1977
HJ
1.90-Aug 27, 1977
↓
Halle (GER)

1987

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.94-Jul 29Leipzig
HJ
1.94-Jul 8Berlin
HJ
1.95-Jul 4Oslo Bislett Games, Oslo
HJ
1.91-Jun 23Praha Grand Prix, Praha
HJ
1.91-Jun 11Neubrandenburg
HJ
1.91-Feb 8Senftenberg (i)
HJ
1.94-Feb 1Wien (i)
HJ
1.94-Jan 25Berlin (i)
HJ
1.91-Jan 21Arnstadt (i)

1986

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.90-Aug 28Stuttgart European Championships
HJ
1.89-Aug 27Stuttgart European Championships
HJ
1.89-Aug 26Stuttgart European Championships
HJ
1.90-Aug 26Stuttgart European Championships
HJ
1.94-Aug 16Dresden
HJ
1.97-Feb 23European Indoor Championships
HJ
1.97-Feb 22European Indoor Championships
HJ
1.98-Jan 26Berlin (i)
HJ
1.97-Jan 22Arnstadt (i)
HJ
1.97-Jan 18Schwedt (i)

1984

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.92-Sep 14Tokyo
HJ
1.91-Jun 9Berlin
HJ
1.94-Jun 3Erfurt
HJ
1.96-May 25Potsdam
HJ
1.90-May 24Berlin
HJ
1.91-May 20Karl Marx Stadt
HJ
1.90-May 2Rijeka

1983

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.84-Aug 9IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
HJ
1.84-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
HJ
1.90-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
HJ
1.94-Jul 31Berlin
HJ
1.97-Jul 27Leipzig
HJ
1.94-Jun 25Los Angeles, CA

1982

8 performances

1980

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.91-Jul 26The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
HJ
1.88-Jul 25The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva

1977

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.90-Aug 27Halle
HJ
1.78-Aug 19European Junior Championships, RSC Olimpiyskiy, Donetsk
HJ
1.81-Aug 19European Junior Championships, RSC Olimpiyskiy, Donetsk
HJ
1.87-Jul 3Dresden NC, Dresden
HJ
1.86-Feb 19Berlin (i)

Honours

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European Indoor Championships

High Jump

1986
4

Stuttgart European Championships

High Jump

1986
4

Stuttgart European Championships

High Jump

1986
7

Athina European Championships

High Jump

1982
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European Indoor Championships

High Jump

1982
7

Athina European Championships

High Jump

1982
7

The XXII Olympic Games

High Jump

1980
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Andrea Bienias's High Jump personal best?

Andrea Bienias's High Jump personal best is 1.99, set on Mar 7, 1982 in Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (ITA) (i), #88 on the all-time list.

Which events does Andrea Bienias compete in?

Andrea Bienias competes in the High Jump.

How did Andrea Bienias perform in 1987?

1987 season best: 1.95, set on Jul 4, 1987 in Oslo (NOR).