Rita KÜHNE

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Rita KÜHNE

GermanyGermany
Born
Jan 5, 1947 (79 years old)
Events
400 m

Rita KÜHNE is a Germany sprinter, born on January 5, 1947. She competes primarily in the 400m, 4x400m and 400m-short-track.

Her personal bests include 52.1h in the 400m, 3:22.95 in the 4x400m and 57.3h in the 400m-short-track. She has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Germany.

Personal best · 400 m52.1h
1971 season best53.17Aug 15, 1971
Medals1Olympic Games: 1 gold
Last competitionHelsinki European ChampionshipsAug 15, 1971 · 53.17
Helsinki European Championships

As of Nov 7, 2026: 400 m 52.1h, 1971 season best 53.17 (Aug 15, 1971) · Last competition: Helsinki European Championships, Aug 15, 1971, 53.17 · Olympic Games: 1 gold · 79 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
400mSochi 1976Germany 400 m all-time list52.1h1,123 pts–
4x400mMünchen 1972Germany 4 × 400 m all-time list3:22.95–
400m-short-trackIndoorMadrid 196857.3h964 pts–

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
Olympic Games1––1

Progression

Compare me
SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1971400m 53.17–Aug 15, 1971Helsinki European Championships
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Rita KÜHNE's 400 m personal best is 52.1h, set on Apr 25, 1976 in Sochi (URS).

Rita KÜHNE competes in the 400 m.

1971 season best: 53.17, set on Aug 15, 1971. Last competition: Helsinki European Championships on Aug 15, 1971, 53.17.

Rita KÜHNE has won 1 Olympic Games medal.