Bärbel Wöckel facts for kids
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| Medal record | ||
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| Women's athletics | ||
Representing  East Germany |
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| Olympic Games | ||
| Gold | 1976 Montreal | 200 m |
| Gold | 1976 Montreal | 4 × 100 m relay |
| Gold | 1980 Moscow | 200 m |
| Gold | 1980 Moscow | 4 × 100 m relay |
Bärbel Wöckel (born Bärbel Eckert on March 21, 1955) is a famous former East German sprinter. She was a very fast runner. She became well-known for her amazing speed.
Bärbel Wöckel was part of several relay teams. These teams set new world records. She ran in the 4 × 100 meters relay. Her teammates included Doris Maletzki, Renate Stecher, and Christina Heinich. Their last world record was set on September 8, 1974, in Rome.
At the GDR Championships, she won first place. This was in the 4 × 100-meter relay. She won in 1974, 1977, 1978, and from 1981 to 1984. In 1976, her team finished in third place.
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Olympic Achievements
Bärbel Wöckel won four Olympic gold medals. She earned these medals in two different Olympic Games. She competed in the 200 meters race. She also ran in the 4 × 100 meters relay.
Winning Gold in 1976
At the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, she was outstanding. She won gold in the 200 meters race. She also won gold with her team in the 4 × 100 meters relay.
More Gold in 1980
She repeated her success at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow. Again, she won gold in the 200 meters. Her 4 × 100 meters relay team also took home the gold medal.
European and World Success
Bärbel Wöckel also achieved great success in other major competitions. She showed her talent on the European and world stages.
European Championships
At the 1974 European Championships, she won a gold medal. She was the final runner in the 4 × 100 meters relay. Her team set a new world record with a time of 42.50 seconds.
In Athens, at the 1982 European Championships, she won more medals. She took gold in the 200 meters. She also won gold with the 4 × 100 meters relay team. Additionally, she earned a silver medal in the 100 metres race.
IAAF World Cup Victories
In the IAAF World Cup in 1981, she won two gold medals. These were in the 4 × 100 and 4 × 400 relays. She also finished third in the 200 meters race.
Club and National Titles
Bärbel Wöckel competed for the SC Motor Jena club. She was a very successful athlete for her club.
She won four national 200-meter championships. She also won an indoor title in 1984. She won three European Cup titles in 1981. These were in the 200 meters, 4 × 100 meters, and 4 × 400 meters.
Awards and Recognition
Bärbel Wöckel received several important awards. These awards recognized her achievements in sports.
- 1974: She received the Patriotic Order of Merit in Bronze. This was a special award in East Germany.
- 1976: She was awarded the Patriotic Order of Merit in Silver.
- 1980 and 1984: She received the Patriotic Order of Merit in Gold. This was the highest level of this award.
- 2018: She was honored with the DLV-Ehrennadel in gold. This is an award from the German Athletics Association.
| Sporting positions | ||
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Preceded by Renate Stecher |
Women's 200 m Best Year Performance 1976 |
Succeeded by Irena Szewińska |
| Preceded by Marita Koch |
Women's 200 m Best Year Performance 1980 |
Succeeded by Evelyn Ashford |
See also
In Spanish: Bärbel Wöckel para niños
