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Karin Balzer

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Karin Balzer

GDRGDRWomen
Birth dateJun 5, 1938
BirthplaceMagdeburg, Germany
Height1.71 m
Weight64 kg

Karin Balzer (née Richert; 5 June 1938 – 17 December 2019) was an East German hurdler who competed in the 80 m hurdles event at the 1960, 1964 and 1968 Olympics, and in the 100 m hurdles in 1972. She won a gold medal in 1964 and a bronze in 1972, while finishing fifth in 1968. During her career she set 37 world's best performances.

Key facts
100 m hurdles
12.6h
#421 all-time
50 Metres Hurdles
6.90
1972 season best
12.90
Sep 8, 1972 · Olympiastadion, München (GER)
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 bronze
Age
88 years old

As of Oct 1, 2026: 100 m hurdles 12.6h (#421 all-time), 50 Metres Hurdles 6.90, 1972 season best 12.90 (Sep 8, 1972, Olympiastadion, München (GER)) · Olympic Games: 1 gold, 1 bronze · 88 years old

PB

Personal bests

11.8HT
12.6HT
#421 all-time
4x100m
43.62
60mHi
8.1HT
50MetresHui
6.90
50MetresHu
6.90
50Metresi
6.6HT
50Metres
6.6HT
80MetresHu
10.61
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Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games1-12

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1972
100mH
12.90-0.6Sep 8, 1972
→
Olympiastadion, München (GER)
1971
60mHi
8.1h-Mar 14, 1971
↑
European Indoor Championships
1971
100mH
12.6h+1.9Jul 31, 1971
→
Olympiastadion, Helsinki (FIN)
1971
4x100m
43.62-Aug 15, 1971-Helsinki European Championships
1970
60mHi
8.2h-Mar 15, 1970
↑
European Indoor Championships
1970
100mH
12.7h+0.4Jul 26, 1970
→
-
1969
50Metres
6.6h-Mar 9, 1969--
1969
50MetresHu
7.2h-Mar 8, 1969
↓
-
1969
100m
11.8h-2.3Sep 17, 1969-Athina European Championships, Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Athina
1969
100mH
12.9h+0.7Sep 5, 1969
→
-
1968
50MetresHu
6.90-Mar 9, 1968
↓
-
1968
80MetresHu
10.5h-Jun 30, 1968
↑
-
1967
50MetresHu
6.9h-Mar 12, 1967
↓
-
1967
80MetresHu
10.8h-Sep 16, 1967
↑
-
1966
80MetresHu
10.7h+0.2Sep 4, 1966
↑
Budapest European Championships
1964
80MetresHu
10.5h+2.3Oct 19, 1964
↑
-
1962
80MetresHu
10.6h+0.1Sep 16, 1962
↑
Beograd European Championships
1960
80MetresHu
11.1h+1.0Aug 31, 1960
↑
-

1972

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100mH
12.90-0.6Sep 8The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
100mH
12.97+0.0Sep 7The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
100mH
13.10+0.2Sep 4The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München

1971

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x100m
43.62-Aug 15Helsinki European Championships
4x100m
44.13-Aug 14Helsinki European Championships
100mH
12.94+0.0Aug 13Helsinki European Championships
100mH
13.20-0.8Aug 12Helsinki European Championships
100mH
13.30+0.0Aug 12Helsinki European Championships
100mH
12.6HT+1.9Jul 31Berlin EC Test, Berlin
100mH
12.7HT+1.5Jul 25Berlin EC Test, Berlin
60mHi
8.1HT-Mar 14European Indoor Championships
60mHi
8.2HT-Mar 13European Indoor Championships
60mHi
8.3HT-Mar 13European Indoor Championships

1970

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100mH
12.7HT+0.4Jul 26Berlin
60mHi
8.2HT-Mar 15European Indoor Championships
60mHi
8.3HT-Mar 15European Indoor Championships
60mHi
8.3HT-Mar 14European Indoor Championships

1969

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100mH
13.2HT-1.0Sep 20Athina European Championships, Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Athina
100mH
13.5HT-1.7Sep 19Athina European Championships, Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Athina
100mH
14.0HT-3.1Sep 18Athina European Championships, Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Athina
100m
11.9HT-3.1Sep 17Athina European Championships, Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Athina
100m
11.8HT-2.3Sep 17Athina European Championships, Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Athina
100m
11.9HT-3.1Sep 16Athina European Championships, Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Athina
100mH
12.9HT+0.7Sep 5Berlin
100mH
13.0HT+1.6Jul 27Leipzig
100mH
13.3HT+1.0Jun 20Janusz Kusociński Memorial, Warszawa
50Metres
6.6HT-Mar 9Beograd European Indoor Games, Belgrade Fair, Beograd (i)
50MetresHu
7.2HT-Mar 8Beograd European Indoor Games, Belgrade Fair, Beograd (i)
50MetresHu
7.3HT-Mar 8Beograd European Indoor Games, Belgrade Fair, Beograd (i)

1968

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
80MetresHu
10.83+2.0Oct 18The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
80MetresHu
10.61+0.0Oct 18The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
80MetresHu
10.72+1.5Oct 17The XIX Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Ciudad de México
80MetresHu
10.5HT-Jun 30Warszawa
80MetresHu
10.7HT-Jun 19Berlin
80MetresHu
10.7HT-Jun 2Sofia
50MetresHu
6.90-Mar 9Madrid European Indoor Games, Palacio de Deportes, Madrid (i)
50MetresHu
7.03-Mar 9Madrid European Indoor Games, Palacio de Deportes, Madrid (i)
50MetresHu
7.10-Mar 9Madrid European Indoor Games, Palacio de Deportes, Madrid (i)

1967

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
80MetresHu
10.8HT-Sep 16European Cup Final, Kiev
50MetresHu
6.9HT-Mar 12Praha European Indoor Games, Sportovní hala, Praha (i)
50MetresHu
7.0HT-Mar 11Praha European Indoor Games, Sportovní hala, Praha (i)

1966

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
80MetresHu
10.7HT+0.2Sep 4Budapest European Championships
80MetresHu
10.9HT+0.0Sep 3Budapest European Championships
80MetresHu
10.9HT+0.0Sep 2Budapest European Championships

1964

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
80MetresHu
10.6HT+1.8Oct 19The XVIII Olympic Games, National Stadium, Tokyo
80MetresHu
10.5HT+2.3Oct 19The XVIII Olympic Games, National Stadium, Tokyo
80MetresHu
10.7HT+0.9Oct 18The XVIII Olympic Games, National Stadium, Tokyo

1962

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
80MetresHu
10.6HT+0.1Sep 16Beograd European Championships
80MetresHu
11.3HT-3.8Sep 15Beograd European Championships
80MetresHu
10.9HT+2.1Sep 14Beograd European Championships
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Honours

🥉

The XX Olympic Games

100 Metres Hurdles

1972
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Helsinki European Championships

4x100 Metres Relay

1971
🥇

Helsinki European Championships

100 Metres Hurdles

1971
🥇

European Indoor Championships

60 Metres Hurdles

1971
🥈

Helsinki European Championships

4x100 Metres Relay

1971
🥇

Helsinki European Championships

100 Metres Hurdles

1971
🥇

European Indoor Championships

60 Metres Hurdles

1970
5

Athina European Championships

100 Metres

1969
🥇

Athina European Championships

100 Metres Hurdles

1969
5

Athina European Championships

100 Metres

1969
🥇

Athina European Championships

100 Metres Hurdles

1969
5

The XIX Olympic Games

80 Metres Hurdles

1968
🥇

Budapest European Championships

80 Metres Hurdles

1966
🥇

Budapest European Championships

80 Metres Hurdles

1966
🥇

The XVIII Olympic Games

80 Metres Hurdles

1964
🥈

Beograd European Championships

80 Metres Hurdles

1962
🥈

Beograd European Championships

80 Metres Hurdles

1962
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Karin Balzer's 100 m hurdles personal best?

Karin Balzer's 100 m hurdles personal best is 12.6h, set on Jul 31, 1971 in Berlin (GDR), #421 on the all-time list.

Which events does Karin Balzer compete in?

Karin Balzer competes in the 100 m hurdles and 50 Metres Hurdles.

How did Karin Balzer perform in 1972?

1972 season best: 12.90, set on Sep 8, 1972 in Olympiastadion, München (GER).

How many medals has Karin Balzer won?

Karin Balzer has won 2 Olympic Games medals.