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Gesine Walther

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Gesine Walther

GDRGDRWomen
Birth dateOct 6, 1962
BirthplaceWeißenfels, Germany
Height1.76 m
Weight65 kg

Gesine Walther (born 6 October 1962) is a retired German sprinter.

Key facts
200 Metres Short Track
22.64
400 m
50.03
#124 all-time
1984 season best
23.59
Feb 2, 1984 · Wien (AUT) (i)
Medals
World Championships: 1 gold
Record
National record · 4 × 400 m 3:15.92
National record
Age
63 years old

As of Sep 30, 2026: 200 Metres Short Track 22.64, 400 m 50.03 (#124 all-time), 1984 season best 23.59 (Feb 2, 1984, Wien (AUT) (i)) · World Championships: 1 gold · National record (4 × 400 m) · 63 years old

PB

Personal bests

10.97*
#387 all-time
22.24
#101 all-time
50.03
#124 all-time
4x100m
41.97
4x400m
3:15.92
60m
7.24
200m-short-track
22.64

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

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Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
World Championships1--1

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1984
60m
7.39-Feb 2, 1984
↓
Wien (AUT) (i)
1984
100m
11.20+0.7Jun 2, 1984
↓
Erfurt (GER)
1984
200m
22.32+0.5Jul 21, 1984
↑
Potsdam (GDR)
1984
200m-short-track
23.59-Feb 2, 1984
↓
Wien (AUT) (i)
1984
400m
50.03-May 13, 1984
↑
Jena (GDR)
1984
4x400m
3:15.92-Jun 3, 1984
↑
Erfurt (GER)
1983
200m
23.45-Jan 29, 1983
↑
Senftenberg (GER) (i)
1983
4x400m
3:19.73-Aug 14, 1983
↑
IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
1982
60m
7.24-Feb 13, 1982
↓
Senftenberg (GER) (i)
1982
100m
11.01+4.3Aug 21, 1982
↓
Cottbus (GER)
1982
200m
22.24+0.3Jul 3, 1982
↑
Dresden (GER)
1982
200m-short-track
22.64-Feb 20, 1982
↓
Budapest (HUN) (i)
1982
4x100m
41.97-Aug 28, 1982
↑
Potsdam (GDR)
1982
400m
51.24-Feb 6, 1982
↑
Jablonec (TCH) (i)
1981
200m
22.42+0.4Aug 29, 1981
↑
Potsdam (GDR)
1981
4x100m
42.22-Sep 6, 1981
↑
Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA)
1980
100m
10.97+3.3Jul 16, 1980
↓
Cottbus (GER)
1980
200m
22.55+0.6Jul 18, 1980
↑
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1984

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
22.82+0.4Aug 17Friendship Games, Praha
200m
22.32+0.5Jul 21Potsdam Olympic Day, Potsdam
200m
22.75+0.3Jun 3Erfurt
200m
22.34+0.4Jun 3Erfurt
4x400m
3:15.92-Jun 3Erfurt
100m
11.20+0.7Jun 2Erfurt
200m
22.91+0.0May 25Potsdam
400m
50.03-May 13Jena
60m
7.39-Feb 2Wien (i)
200m-short-track
23.59-Feb 2Wien (i)
60m
7.41-Jan 28Jablonec (i)

1983

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400m
3:19.73-Aug 14IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
200m
23.45-Jan 29Senftenberg (i)

1982

28 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x100m
42.19-Sep 11Athina European Championships
200m
22.60+0.9Sep 9Athina European Championships
200m
22.90-2.9Sep 8Athina European Championships
100m
11.38-0.6Sep 7Athina European Championships
100m
11.33+1.8Sep 7Athina European Championships
200m
22.60+0.9Sep 6Athina European Championships
100m
11.38-0.6Sep 6Athina European Championships
100m
11.33+1.8Sep 6Athina European Championships
200m
22.90-2.9Sep 6Athina European Championships
4x100m
42.19-Sep 6Athina European Championships
100m
11.36+1.0Sep 6Athina European Championships
4x100m
41.97-Aug 28Potsdam
200m
22.35+0.3Aug 28Potsdam
100m
11.01+4.3Aug 21Cottbus
100m
11.13+1.8Aug 21Cottbus
200m
22.39+2.6Jul 10Karl Marx Stadt
4x100m
41.99-Jul 9Karl Marx Stadt
200m
22.24+0.3Jul 3Dresden
100m
11.09+3.9Jul 1Dresden
200m
22.46+0.7Jun 26-
200m-short-track
22.80-Mar 7European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (i)
200m-short-track
22.89-Mar 6European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (i)
200m-short-track
23.36-Mar 6European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (i)
200m-short-track
22.80-Mar 6European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (i)
60m
7.29-Feb 20Budapest (i)
200m-short-track
22.64-Feb 20Budapest (i)
60m
7.24-Feb 13Senftenberg (i)
400m
51.24-Feb 6Jablonec (i)

1981

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x100m
42.22-Sep 6Roma IAAF World Cup, Stadio Olimpico, Roma
200m
22.42+0.4Aug 29Potsdam

1980

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
22.55+0.6Jul 18-
100m
10.97+3.3Jul 16Cottbus NC, Cottbus
100m
11.07+3.8Jul 16Cottbus NC, Cottbus

Honours

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IAAF World Championships

4x400 Metres Relay

1983
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Athina European Championships

4x100 Metres Relay

1982
4

Athina European Championships

200 Metres

1982
5

Athina European Championships

100 Metres

1982
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Athina European Championships

4x100 Metres Relay

1982
4

Athina European Championships

200 Metres

1982
5

Athina European Championships

100 Metres

1982
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European Indoor Championships

200 Metres Short Track

1982
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Roma IAAF World Cup

4x100 Metres Relay

1981
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Gesine Walther's 200 Metres Short Track personal best?

Gesine Walther's 200 Metres Short Track personal best is 22.64, set on Feb 20, 1982 in Budapest (HUN) (i).

Which events does Gesine Walther compete in?

Gesine Walther competes in the 200 Metres Short Track and 400 m.

How did Gesine Walther perform in 1984?

1984 season best: 23.59, set on Feb 2, 1984 in Wien (AUT) (i).

How many medals has Gesine Walther won?

Gesine Walther has won 1 World Championships medal.