Erika Heinicke

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexFemale
Full nameErika•Heinicke (-Pflüger)
Used nameErika•Heinicke
Born19 December 1939 in Frankenhausen, Crimmitschau, Sachsen (GER)
Measurements166 cm / 60 kg
AffiliationsBerliner TSC, Berlin (GER)
NOC Germany
Nationality East Germany

Biography

Erika Heinicke from Berliner TSC started at the 1964 Innsbruck Winter Olympics. She finished 23rd in the 1,000 m speed skating event, and was 28th in both the 1,500 and 3,000 metres. In 1963, she claimed her only East German national title over 3,000 metres. She was the sister-in-law of field hockey player Klaus Bahner after his marriage to her sister Edith.

Personal Bests: 500 – 49.4 (1966); 1000 – 1:40.5 (1965); 1500 – 2:32.9 (1966); 3000 – 5:28.7 (1966).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal Nationality As
1964 Winter Olympics Speed Skating (Skating) GER GDR Erika Heinicke
1,000 metres, Women (Olympic) 23
1,500 metres, Women (Olympic) 28
3,000 metres, Women (Olympic) 28

Olympic family relations