Elvira POßEKEL

Born
Apr 11, 1953 (73 years old)
Events
100 m

Elvira POßEKEL is a Germany sprinter, born on April 11, 1953. She competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 200m.

Her personal bests include 11.48 in the 100m, 23.95 in the 200m, 24.08 in the 200m, 42.59 in the 4x100m and 7.28 in the 60m. She has earned 1 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Germany.

Personal best · 100 m11.48
1978 season best11.82Sep 1, 1978
Medals1Olympic Games: 1 silver
Last competitionEuropean Indoor Championships, Ferry-Dusika-Halle, Wien (i)Feb 25, 1979 · 7.38

As of Nov 13, 2026: 100 m 11.48, 1978 season best 11.82 (Sep 1, 1978) · Last competition: European Indoor Championships, Ferry-Dusika-Halle, Wien (i), Feb 25, 1979, 7.38 · Olympic Games: 1 silver · 73 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
100mMontréal 1976Germany 100 m all-time list11.481,097 pts–
200mIndoorDortmund 197623.951,088 pts–
200mRoma 1974Germany 200 m all-time list24.081,028 pts–
4x100mMontréal 1976Germany 4 × 100 m all-time list42.59–
60mIndoorMünchen 19767.281,124 pts–
200m-short-trackIndoorDortmund 197623.951,088 pts–

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
Olympic Games–1–1

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1978100m 11.82–Sep 1, 1978Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
197660m Indoor7.28–Feb 21, 1976European Indoor Championships, Olympiahalle, München (i)
1976100m 11.48–Jul 24, 1976The XXI Olympic Games
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Elvira POßEKEL's 100 m personal best is 11.48, set on Jul 24, 1976 in Olympic Stadium, Montréal (CAN).

Elvira POßEKEL competes in the 100 m.

1978 season best: 11.82, set on Sep 1, 1978. Last competition: European Indoor Championships, Ferry-Dusika-Halle, Wien (i) on Feb 25, 1979, 7.38.

Elvira POßEKEL has won 1 Olympic Games medal.