In 1972 at London, Monika Zehrt was the first German woman to run 400 meters under 52 seconds, recording 51.7. At the 1972 Olympics she won the 400 metres and ran on the winning GDR 4×400 relay. Zehrt also won relay golds at the 1971 European Championships, and the 1970 and 1973 European Cup, also winning the 400 at the 1974 European Cup. Domestically she earned nine national titles, set one world record in the 400 metres, and four with 4×400 relay teams. She retired in 1974, studied external trade, and was employed in a leading position by a furniture company. Monika Zehrt married 400 metre hurdler Jochen Landgraf, but was later divorced.
Personal Best: 400 – 51.08 (1972).
East Germany