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Elfi Zinn

Elfi Zinn

GDRGDRWomen
Birth dateAug 24, 1953
BirthplaceRathebur, Germany
Height1.65 m
Weight55 kg

Elfi Zinn (née Rost, born 24 August 1953 in Rathebur) is a German middle distance runner who specialised in the 800 metres. She won the silver medal at the 1973 European Indoor Championships and the bronze medal at the 1976 Summer Olympics.

In domestic competitions, she represented the sports club SC Neubrandenburg. She became East German indoor champion in 1973 and 1976.

Her personal best time was 1:55.60 minutes, achieved at the 1976 Summer Olympics. This places her third on the German all-time list, only behind Sigrun Wodars and Christine Wachtel.

Key facts
800 m
1:55.60
#23 all-time
1976 season best
1:55.60
Jul 26, 1976 · Olympic Stadium, Montréal (CAN)
1976 season best
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 bronze
Record
National record · 4x800 Metres Relay 7:54.2h
National record
Age
73 years old

As of Sep 15, 2026: 800 m 1:55.60 (#23 all-time), 1976 season best 1:55.60 (Jul 26, 1976, Olympic Stadium, Montréal (CAN)) · Olympic Games: 1 bronze · National record (4x800 Metres Relay) · 73 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:55.60
#23 all-time
2:02.83
7:54.2HT
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games--11

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1976
800m
1:55.60-Jul 26, 1976
↑
Olympic Stadium, Montréal (CAN)
1976
4x800Metre
7:54.2h-Aug 6, 1976-Karl Marx Stadt (GDR)
1973
800m
2:02.83-Mar 11, 1973
↑
European Indoor Championships, Ahoy, Rotterdam (i)
1973
800m-short-track
2:02.83-Mar 11, 1973-European Indoor Championships, Ahoy, Rotterdam (i)

1976

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:01.13-Aug 19Warszawa
4x800Metre
7:54.2HT-Aug 6Karl Marx Stadt
800m
1:55.60-Jul 26The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
800m
1:57.56-Jul 24The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
800m
2:01.54-Jul 23The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
800m
1:58.1HT-May 29Karl Marx Stadt
800m
2:01.1HT-May 21Köln
800m
1:58.81-May 19-
800m
1:58.8HT-May 19Dresden Olympic Day, Dresden
800m
2:00.9HT-May 16Erfurt
800m
2:01.60-May 8Dresden
800m
2:01.4HT-May 2Split
800m
2:01.4HT-Jan 14Berlin (i)

1973

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m-short-track
2:02.83-Mar 11European Indoor Championships, Ahoy, Rotterdam (i)
800m-short-track
2:07.56-Mar 10European Indoor Championships, Ahoy, Rotterdam (i)
800m-short-track
2:02.83-Mar 10European Indoor Championships, Ahoy, Rotterdam (i)

Honours

🥉

The XXI Olympic Games

800 Metres

1976
🥈

European Indoor Championships

800 Metres Short Track

1973
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Elfi Zinn's 800 m personal best?

Elfi Zinn's 800 m personal best is 1:55.60, set on Jul 26, 1976 in Olympic Stadium, Montréal (CAN), #23 on the all-time list.

Which events does Elfi Zinn compete in?

Elfi Zinn competes in the 800 m.

How did Elfi Zinn perform in 1976?

1976 season best: 1:55.60, set on Jul 26, 1976 in Olympic Stadium, Montréal (CAN).

How many medals has Elfi Zinn won?

Elfi Zinn has won 1 Olympic Games medal.