Erika Strößenreuther

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexFemale
Full nameErika•Strößenreuther (-Gernandt)
Used nameErika•Strößenreuther
Born5 August 1938 in München (Munich), Bayern (GER)
Died10 September 2021 in München (Munich), Bayern (GER)
Measurements174 cm / 66 kg
AffiliationsTSV 1860 München, München (GER)
NOC Germany
Nationality West Germany

Biography

Erika Strößenreuther started her sports career as a swimmer but later switched to javelin throwing. She failed to qualify for the finals both at the 1960 Roma Olympic Games and the 1962 European Championships. Strößenreuther participated in seven international matches, and won her only West German title in 1960. She married sprinter and non-Olympian Michael Gernandt. By profession she worked as a sports teacher.

Personal Best: JT – 52.03 (1961).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal Nationality As
1960 Summer Olympics Athletics GER FRG Erika Strößenreuther
Javelin Throw, Women (Olympic) 15 r1/2