Berta Jikeli
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Berta Caroline•Jikeli (-Glienke) |
| Used name | Berta•Jikeli |
| Other names | Berta Jékely |
| Born | 19 April 1911 in Sibiu, Sibiu (ROU) |
| Died | 7 October 2000 in Heilbronn, Baden-Württemberg (GER) |
| NOC |  Romania |
Biography
Berta Jikeli was a Romanian athlete who competed in the discus. At the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics she finished in 18th place in the discus throw. Jikeli was the first female competitor to represent Romania at the Olympics. In 1928 Jikeli threw 31.88 metres, a Romanian record that was not broken until 1936.
Personal Best: DT – 31.88 (1928).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Summer Olympics | Athletics | ROU |
Berta Jikeli | |||
| Discus Throw, Women (Olympic) | 18 |
Special Notes
- Listed in First Female Competitors at the Olympics by Country (First woman to compete for Romania)