Waltraud Benesch

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexFemale
Full nameWaltraud•Benesch
Used nameWaltraud•Benesch
Born5 January 1941 in Wien (Vienna), Wien (AUT)
Measurements164 cm / 58 kg
NOC Austria

Biography

Artistic gymnast Waltraud “Traudl” Benesch was Austrian champion in individual all-around in 1960. She then represented her country at the Rome Olympics. With the team she came 15th, and 83rd individually in the all-around events.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1960 Summer Olympics Artistic Gymnastics (Gymnastics) AUT Waltraud Benesch
Individual All-Around, Women (Olympic) 83
Team All-Around, Women (Olympic) Austria 15
Floor Exercise, Women (Olympic) =95 r1/2
Horse Vault, Women (Olympic) 89 r1/2
Uneven Bars, Women (Olympic) 74 r1/2
Balance Beam, Women (Olympic) 79 r1/2