Erika Heucke

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexFemale
Full nameErika•Heucke (-Plinke)
Used nameErika•Heucke
Born20 November 1942 in Dassel, Niedersachsen (GER)
Measurements179 cm / 66 kg
Affiliations1. VC Hannover, Hannover (GER)
NOC West Germany

Biography

Erika Heucke was on the West German volleyball squad at the 1972 München home Olympics. The team lost all their matches and placed eighth and last, which caused the team to be severely criticized. Heucke earned 50 international caps. Domestically, Heucke played with 1. VC Hannover and helped them win several West German Championships. She later became a sports teacher and volleyball coach.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1972 Summer Olympics Volleyball (Volleyball) FRG Erika Heucke
Volleyball, Women (Olympic) West Germany 8