Claudia Gesell
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Claudia Andrea Barbara•Gesell (-Meier) |
| Used name | Claudia•Gesell |
| Born | 18 December 1977 in Tirschenreuth, Bayern (GER) |
| Measurements | 170 cm / 58 kg |
| Affiliations | Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Leverkusen (GER) |
| NOC |  Germany |
Biography
Claudia Gesell was a German middle-distance runner who participated in the 800 metres at the 2000 Sydney and 2004 Athens Olympics. She was eliminated in the semi-finals in 2000 and in the heats in 2004. In her youth, Gesell started her sports career as a triathlete.
Internationally, Gesell won the U20 World Championships over 800 metres and the 4x400 metres relay in 1996. She also won the 800 metres at the 1999 U23 European Championships.
Domestically, Gesell won the 800 metres national title five times in 1998-2000, and 2002-03. She also won the 3x800 metres title in 1999 and 2003. Gesell became a graduated sports scientist by profession, and worked as a sports teacher at a gymnasium in Amberg.
Personal Best: 800 – 1:58.34 (2000).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GER |
Claudia Gesell | |||
| 800 metres, Women (Olympic) | 6 h1 r2/3 | |||||
| 2004 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GER |
Claudia Gesell | |||
| 800 metres, Women (Olympic) | 4 h4 r1/3 |