Anke Möhring

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexFemale
Full nameAnke•Möhring
Used nameAnke•Möhring
Born28 August 1969 in Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt (GER)
Measurements181 cm / 69 kg
AffiliationsSC Magdeburg, Magdeburg (GER)
NOC East Germany
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

Middle-distance freestyle swimmer Anke Möhring won the 400 metres bronze medal at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, and finished fourth over 800 metres. Möhring was even more successful at European Championships, winning five golds from 1987-89, and also a silver and bronze in 1985. In 1987 she set a world record in the 800 metres (8:19.53). Domestically, Möhring won three national titles.

After German re-unification it became known that Möhring was given doping substances as a part of the state prescribed doping program. Her title as 1989 European Swimmer of the Year was later stripped from her due to her doping history, which was the same punishment for other East German swimmers. Möhring worked initially behind the counter of a Magdeburg late night bar and also as a cloakroom attendant in a discotheque. However, she later worked in a cosmetics studio.

Personal Bests: 400 m freestyle – 4:05.84 (1989); 800 m freestyle – 8:19.53 (1987).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1988 Summer Olympics Swimming (Aquatics) GDR Anke Möhring
400 metres Freestyle, Women (Olympic) 3 Bronze
800 metres Freestyle, Women (Olympic) 4

Special Notes