Gerda Peschke

Biographical information

RolesReferee
SexFemale
Full nameGerda•Peschke
Used nameGerda•Peschke
Born10 October 1921 in Hamburg, Hamburg (GER)
Died4 December 2019 (aged 98 years 1 month 25 days) in Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein (GER)
AffiliationsKieler TB, Kiel (GER)
NOC Germany

Biography

In the 1970s Gerda Peschke built up the gymnastics division of Kieler TB in Germany, where she coached multiple up-and-coming athletes. Peschke also worked as a referee in rhythmic gymnastics, being one of the jury judges at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. She remained active in overseeing the sport until 2007, officiating at the German Championships at the age of 85. For her contributions to gymnastics, and dedicating her life to the sport, Peschke was honoured with the Federal Cross of Merit.

Referee

Games Sport (Discipline) / Event NOC / Team Phase Unit Role As
1992 Summer Olympics Rhythmic Gymnastics (Gymnastics) GER Gerda Peschke
Individual, Women (Olympic) Rope Rope Composition Jury Judge #2
Individual, Women (Olympic) Ball Ball Execution Jury Judge #1