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Helga Seidler

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Helga Seidler

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Birth dateAug 5, 1949
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Helga Seidler is a Germany sprinter, born on August 5, 1949. She competes primarily in the 400m and 4x400m.

Her personal bests include 51.68 in the 400m and 3:22.95 in the 4x400m. She has earned 5 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Germany.

Key facts
400 m
51.68
#784 all-time
1972 season best
51.68
Sep 4, 1972 · Olympiastadion, München (GER)
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 gold
Age
77 years old

As of Oct 2, 2026: 400 m 51.68 (#784 all-time), 1972 season best 51.68 (Sep 4, 1972, Olympiastadion, München (GER)) · Olympic Games: 1 gold · 77 years old

PB

Personal bests

51.68
#784 all-time
4x400m
3:22.95
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Medals

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Olympic Games1--1

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1972
400m
51.68-Sep 4, 1972
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Olympiastadion, München (GER)
1972
4x400m
3:22.95-Sep 10, 1972
↑
Olympiastadion, München (GER)
1971
400m
52.14-Aug 12, 1971
↑
Helsinki European Championships
1971
4x400m
3:29.28-Aug 15, 1971
↑
Helsinki European Championships

1972

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400m
3:22.95-Sep 10The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
4x400m
3:28.48-Sep 9The XX Olympic Games
4x400m
3:28.5HT-Sep 9The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
400m
51.86-Sep 7The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
400m
51.68-Sep 4The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
400m
51.97-Sep 3The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
400m
52.79-Sep 2The XX Olympic Games
4x400m
3:28.8HT-Jul 5Colombes

1971

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
52.70-Aug 15Helsinki European Championships
4x400m
3:29.28-Aug 15Helsinki European Championships
4x400m
3:34.2HT-Aug 14Helsinki European Championships
400m
52.14-Aug 12Helsinki European Championships
400m
52.77-Aug 11Helsinki European Championships
400m
52.77-Aug 10Helsinki European Championships
400m
52.14-Aug 10Helsinki European Championships
4x400m
3:34.2HT-Aug 10Helsinki European Championships
4x400m
3:29.28-Aug 10Helsinki European Championships
400m
52.70-Aug 10Helsinki European Championships

Honours

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The XX Olympic Games

4x400 Metres Relay

1972
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The XX Olympic Games

400 Metres

1972
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Helsinki European Championships

4x400 Metres Relay

1971
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Helsinki European Championships

400 Metres

1971
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Helsinki European Championships

4x400 Metres Relay

1971
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Helsinki European Championships

400 Metres

1971
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Helga Seidler's 400 m personal best?

Helga Seidler's 400 m personal best is 51.68, set on Sep 4, 1972 in Olympiastadion, München (GER), #784 on the all-time list.

Which events does Helga Seidler compete in?

Helga Seidler competes in the 400 m.

How did Helga Seidler perform in 1972?

1972 season best: 51.68, set on Sep 4, 1972 in Olympiastadion, München (GER).

How many medals has Helga Seidler won?

Helga Seidler has won 1 Olympic Games medal.