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Monika Zehrt

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Monika Zehrt

GDRGDRWomen
Birth dateSep 29, 1952
BirthplaceRiesa, Germany
Height1.68 m
Weight56 kg

Monika Zehrt (later Landgraf, born 29 September 1952) is a retired East German sprinter who specialized in the 400 m At the 1972 Olympics she won gold medals in the individual 400 m and 4 × 400 m relay, setting an Olympic and a world record, respectively.

Zehrt also won relay golds at the 1971 European Championships and the 1970 and 1973 European Cup During her career she set one world record in the 400 m and four in the 4 × 400 m.

After retiring in 1974, she earned a degree in external trade and a leading position at a furniture company She married, but then divorced Jochen Landgraf, a 400 m hurdler.

Key facts
400 m
51.08
#409 all-time
1972 season best
51.0h
Jul 4, 1972 · Olympiastadion, München (GER)
Medals
Olympic Games: 2 gold
Age
73 years old

As of Sep 25, 2026: 400 m 51.08 (#409 all-time), 1972 season best 51.0h (Jul 4, 1972, Olympiastadion, München (GER)) · Olympic Games: 2 gold · 73 years old

PB

Personal bests

51.08
#409 all-time
4x400m
3:22.95
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games2--2

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1972
400m
51.0h-Jul 4, 1972
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Olympiastadion, München (GER)
1972
4x400m
3:22.95-Sep 10, 1972
↑
Olympiastadion, München (GER)
1971
4x400m
3:29.28-Aug 15, 1971
↑
Helsinki European Championships
1970
400m
54.00-Sep 12, 1970
↑
European Junior Championships
1970
4x400m
3:40.2h-Sep 13, 1970
↑
European Junior Championships

1972

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400m
3:22.95-Sep 10The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
4x400m
3:28.5HT-Sep 9The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
400m
51.08-Sep 7The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
400m
51.47-Sep 4The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
400m
52.33-Sep 3The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
400m
52.49-Sep 2The XX Olympic Games
4x400m
3:28.8HT-Jul 5Colombes
400m
51.0HT-Jul 4Colombes

1971

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400m
3:29.28-Aug 15Helsinki European Championships
4x400m
3:34.2HT-Aug 14Helsinki European Championships
4x400m
3:29.28-Aug 10Helsinki European Championships
4x400m
3:34.2HT-Aug 10Helsinki European Championships

1970

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400m
3:40.2HT-Sep 13European Junior Championships
400m
54.6HT-Sep 13European Junior Championships
400m
54.00-Sep 12European Junior Championships
4x400m
3:40.2HT-Sep 11European Junior Championships
400m
54.6HT-Sep 11European Junior Championships
400m
54.00-Sep 11European Junior Championships

Honours

🥇

The XX Olympic Games

400 Metres

1972
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The XX Olympic Games

4x400 Metres Relay

1972
🥇

Helsinki European Championships

4x400 Metres Relay

1971
🥇

Helsinki European Championships

4x400 Metres Relay

1971
🥇

European Junior Championships

4x400 Metres Relay

1970
🥇

European Junior Championships

400 Metres

1970
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Monika Zehrt's 400 m personal best?

Monika Zehrt's 400 m personal best is 51.08, set on Sep 7, 1972 in Olympiastadion, München (GER), #409 on the all-time list.

Which events does Monika Zehrt compete in?

Monika Zehrt competes in the 400 m.

How did Monika Zehrt perform in 1972?

1972 season best: 51.0h, set on Jul 4, 1972 in Olympiastadion, München (GER).

How many medals has Monika Zehrt won?

Monika Zehrt has won 2 Olympic Games medals.