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Kerstin Brandt

Kerstin Brandt

GDRGDRWomen
Birth dateDec 9, 1961
BirthplaceWismar, Germany
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Kerstin Brandt, née Dedner (born 9 December 1961 in Wismar, Bezirk Rostock) is a retired East German high jumper.

She won the 1979 European Junior Championships, finished fourth at the 1982 European Indoor Championships and fifth at the inaugural 1983 World Championships She represented the sports club SC Empor Rostock, and won bronze medals at the East German championships in 1979, 1987 and 1988.

Their legacy in athletics continues through the records and inspiration they provided to future competitors.

Key facts
High Jump
1.99
#88 all-time
1988 season best
1.91
Jun 26, 1988 · Rostock (GER)
1988 season best
Age
64 years old

As of Sep 20, 2026: High Jump 1.99 (#88 all-time), 1988 season best 1.91 (Jun 26, 1988, Rostock (GER)) · 64 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1988
HJ
1.91-Jun 26, 1988
↑
Rostock (GER)
1983
HJ
1.99-Aug 21, 1983
↑
London (GBR)
1982
HJ
1.94-Mar 7, 1982
↑
European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (i)
1979
HJ
1.93-Jun 23, 1979
↑
Erfurt (GER)

1988

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.87-Aug 12Budapest
HJ
1.91-Jul 10Neubrandenburg
HJ
1.91-Jun 26Rostock

1983

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.99-Aug 21European Cup Final A, London
HJ
1.92-Aug 9IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
HJ
1.90-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
HJ
1.92-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
HJ
1.94-Jul 31Berlin
HJ
1.91-Jul 27Leipzig
HJ
1.94-Jul 16Dresden

1982

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.94-Mar 7European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (i)
HJ
1.94-Mar 6European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (i)
HJ
1.94-Feb 27Senftenberg (i)

1979

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.87-Aug 19European Junior Championships
HJ
1.78-Aug 18European Junior Championships
HJ
1.87-Aug 16European Junior Championships
HJ
1.78-Aug 16European Junior Championships
HJ
1.93-Jun 23Erfurt

Honours

5

IAAF World Championships

High Jump

1983
4

European Indoor Championships

High Jump

1982
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European Junior Championships

High Jump

1979
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Kerstin Brandt's High Jump personal best?

Kerstin Brandt's High Jump personal best is 1.99, set on Aug 21, 1983 in London (GBR), #88 on the all-time list.

Which events does Kerstin Brandt compete in?

Kerstin Brandt competes in the High Jump.

How did Kerstin Brandt perform in 1988?

1988 season best: 1.91, set on Jun 26, 1988 in Rostock (GER).