Ulrike Meyfarth
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Ulrike Nasse-Meyfarth (German pronunciation: [ʊlˈʁiːkə ˈmaɪfaːɐ̯t] ⓘ; born 4 May 1956) is a German former high jumper. She won the Olympic title twice, in 1972 and 1984. She is the youngest Olympic champion ever in women's high jump, and at the time of her 1984 triumph, she also was the oldest ever.[4]
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Born | 4 May 1956 (1956-05-04) (age 68)[1] Frankfurt am Main, West Germany[1] |
Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)[1] |
Weight | 70 kg (154 lb)[1] |
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Sport | Athletics |
Event | High jump |
Club | LG Rhein-Ville ASV Köln Bayer Leverkusen |
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Personal best | 2.03 m (1983)[2][3] |
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