Christine Wachtel

Born
Jan 6, 1965 (61 years old)
Birthplace
Altentreptow
Events
800 m · 1000 Metres
Height
1.66 m
Weight
56 kg

This athlete is a track and field competitor from Altentreptow. They have represented their nation in international athletics competitions, contributing to the sport's rich tradition in their home country. Their journey in athletics reflects the dedication and discipline required to compete at elite levels.

Throughout their athletic career, they have competed at various levels of competition, from local meets to national championships and international events. Their commitment to training and competitive excellence has been a defining characteristic of their time in the sport.

As a registered World Athletics competitor, they continue to be part of the global track and field community. Their participation in athletics represents the values of perseverance, sportsmanship, and athletic excellence that define the sport worldwide.

Personal best · 800 m1:55.32
1994 season best2:01.84Aug 8, 1994 · Olympiastadion, Helsinki
Medals3Olympic Games: 1 silver · World Championships: 1 silver, 1 bronze
National record1:56.40800 Metres Short Track

As of Nov 14, 2026: 800 m 1:55.32 (#16 all-time), 1000 Metres 2:30.67, 1994 season best 2:01.84 (Aug 8, 1994, Olympiastadion, Helsinki (FIN)) · Olympic Games: 1 silver · World Championships: 1 silver, 1 bronze · National record (800 Metres Short Track) · 61 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
400mRieti 1989Germany 400 m all-time list51.621,142 pts#737
800mRoma 1987Germany 800 m all-time list1:55.321,248 pts#16
4x400mTokyo 1991Germany 4 × 400 m all-time list3:21.25–
800m-short-trackIndoorWien 19881:56.401,246 pts–
800m-short-track19881:56.401,246 pts–
1000mBerlin 19902:30.671,228 pts–

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
Olympic Games–1–1
World Championships–112
Total–213

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1994400m 54.36–Jul 4, 1994Linz (AUT)
1994800m 2:01.84–Aug 8, 1994Helsinki European Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
1993800m 1:59.86–Aug 15, 1993IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
19931000m 2:37.76–Jul 2, 1993Villeneuve d'Ascq (FRA)
19934x800Metre 8:16.97–Jun 5, 1993Portsmouth (GBR)
1992800m-short-track Indoor2:00.77–Jan 31, 1992Karlsruhe (GER) (i)
1992800m-short-track 2:00.77–Jan 31, 1992–
1992800m Indoor2:01.39–Jul 31, 1992Karlsruhe (GER) (i)

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Christine Wachtel's 800 m personal best is 1:55.32, set on Aug 31, 1987 in Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA), #16 on the all-time list.

Christine Wachtel competes in the 800 m and 1000 Metres.

1994 season best: 2:01.84, set on Aug 8, 1994 in Olympiastadion, Helsinki (FIN).

Christine Wachtel has won 1 Olympic Games medal and 2 World Championships medals.