Gabi Reinsch
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Gabriele "Gabi"•Reinsch (-Kramer) |
| Used name | Gabi•Reinsch |
| Born | 23 September 1963 in Cottbus, Brandenburg (GER) |
| Measurements | 185 cm / 88 kg |
| Affiliations | SC Cottbus, Cottbus (GER) |
| NOC |  East Germany |
Biography
Discus thrower Gabi Reinsch came in seventh at the 1988 Seoul Olympics and finished fourth at the 1990 European Championships. From 1988-90 she was three times runner-up at the East German Championships and set a world record in 1988 with 76.80, still the actual world record as of 2015. After German reunification she participated at the German Championships from 1991-93. By profession she was a graduated sports teacher.
Personal Best: DT – 76.80 (1988).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GDR |
Gabi Reinsch | |||
| Discus Throw, Women (Olympic) | 7 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Summer Universiade (0–2–0 1987 Zagreb ATH silver: discus throw; 1989 Duisburg silver: discus throw)
- Listed in Current World Record Holders in Athletics (discus throw 76.80 (1988))