Petra Riedel

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexFemale
Full namePetra•Riedel
Used namePetra•Riedel
Born17 September 1964 in Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt (GER)
Measurements170 cm / 63 kg
AffiliationsSC Magdeburg, Magdeburg (GER)
NOC East Germany
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

Backstroke swimmer Petra Riedel won the bronze medal at the 1980 Moskva Summer Games in the 100 metres, which was dominated by East German swimmers. The gold medal went to Rica Reinisch and the silver to Ina Kleber. Riedel retired after the 1981 season, when she won a bronze medal at the East German nationals.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1980 Summer Olympics Swimming (Aquatics) GDR Petra Riedel
100 metres Backstroke, Women (Olympic) 3 Bronze