Sylvia Kühnemund

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexFemale
Full nameSylvia•Kühnemund (-Thier)
Used nameSylvia•Kühnemund
Born25 July 1974 in Sangerhausen, Sachsen-Anhalt (GER)
Measurements162 cm / 52 kg
AffiliationsSV Halle, Halle (Saale) (GER)
NOC Germany

Biography

German middle-distance runner Sylvia Kühnemund was eliminated in the 1,500 metres semi-finals at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. She was German Champion over 1,500 indoor in 1995-2000, and outdoor 1996-97. In 2001, she married her coach Wolfgang Thier.

Personal Best: 1500 – 4:05.96 (1998).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1996 Summer Olympics Athletics GER Sylvia Kühnemund
1,500 metres, Women (Olympic) 10 h2 r2/3