Sylvia Eichner

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexFemale
Full nameSylvia•Eichner
Used nameSylvia•Eichner
Born6 June 1957 in Dresden, Sachsen (GER)
Measurements167 cm / 61 kg
AffiliationsSC Einheit Dresden, Dresden (GER)
NOC East Germany

Biography

East German swimmer Sylvia Eichner missed the final in the 100 freestyle at the 1972 München Olympics, but with the 4x100 free relay she claimed the silver medal. At the 1973 Belgrade World Championships she won a gold medal with the relay. In both years she won East German titles with the Dresdner SC freestyle relay.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1972 Summer Olympics Swimming (Aquatics) GDR Sylvia Eichner
100 metres Freestyle, Women (Olympic) 11
4 × 100 metres Freestyle Relay, Women (Olympic) East Germany 1

Special Notes