SK

Sylvia Kirschner

GDRGDRWomen
Birth dateMay 7, 1963
Height-
Weight-

Sylvia Kirschner is a Germany sprinter, born on May 7, 1963. She competes primarily in the 200m, 200m and 400m.

Her personal bests include 23.4h in the 200m, 23.4h in the 200m, 53.57 in the 400m, 56.15 in the 400mH and 53.57 in the 400m-short-track. She has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Germany.

Key facts
400 m hurdles
56.15
#543 all-time
400 Metres Short Track
53.57
1986 season best
56.15
Jun 24, 1986 · Praha (TCH)
Age
63 years old

As of Oct 2, 2026: 400 m hurdles 56.15 (#543 all-time), 400 Metres Short Track 53.57, 1986 season best 56.15 (Jun 24, 1986, Praha (TCH)) · 63 years old

PB

Personal bests

200mi
23.4HT
23.4HT
400mi
53.57
56.15
#543 all-time
400m-short-tracki
53.57
400m-short-track
53.57

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1986
400mH
56.15-Jun 24, 1986
↑
Praha (TCH)
1984
400mH
56.36-May 13, 1984
↑
Jena (GDR)
1983
200m
23.4h-Dec 29, 1983
→
-
1983
200mi
23.4h-Dec 29, 1983
→
Senftenberg (GER) (i)
1983
400m-short-track
53.57-Feb 5, 1983
→
-
1983
400m-short-tracki
53.57-Feb 5, 1983
→
Berlin (GER) (i)
1983
400mi
53.57-Feb 5, 1983-Berlin (GER) (i)
1981
400mH
56.41-Aug 23, 1981
↑
European Junior Championships

1986

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
56.15-Jun 24Praha

1984

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
56.91-Jun 17Sofia
400mH
56.64-Jun 2Erfurt
400mH
56.68-Jun 1Erfurt
400mH
56.86-May 20Karl Marx Stadt
400mH
57.51-May 19Dresden
400mH
56.36-May 13Jena
400mH
57.01-May 12Erfurt

1983

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
23.4HT-Dec 29Senftenberg (i)
400m-short-track
53.57-Feb 5Berlin (i)

1981

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
56.41-Aug 23European Junior Championships
400mH
58.51-Aug 21European Junior Championships

Honours

🥇

European Junior Championships

400 Metres Hurdles

1981
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Sylvia Kirschner's 400 m hurdles personal best?

Sylvia Kirschner's 400 m hurdles personal best is 56.15, set on Jun 24, 1986 in Praha (TCH), #543 on the all-time list.

Which events does Sylvia Kirschner compete in?

Sylvia Kirschner competes in the 400 m hurdles and 400 Metres Short Track.

How did Sylvia Kirschner perform in 1986?

1986 season best: 56.15, set on Jun 24, 1986 in Praha (TCH).