Lisa Gelius

Lisa Gelius (Munich, 23 July 1909 - Kreuth, 14 January 2006) was a German versatile athlete.

Lisa Gelius
Personal information
NationalityGerman
Born(1909-07-23)July 23, 1909
Munich, Germany
Died14 January 2006(2006-01-14) (aged 96)
Kreuth, Germany
Sport
Country Germany
SportAthletics
Event(s)Sprint
Javelin throw
Hurdling
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)
  • 100 m: 12.1 (1929)
  • 200 m: 25,9 (1930)
  • 80 m hs: 11.7 (1938)
  • Shot put: 12.24 m (1932)
  • Discus throw: 37.09 m (1932)
  • Javelin throw: 45.74 m (1938)
Medal record
European Championships
1938 ViennaJavelin throw
1938 Vienna80 metres hurdles
Women's World Games
1934 LondonJavelin throw
1930 Prague4×100 metre relay
1930 Prague60 metres
1930 Prague100 metres


Biography

She competed in the 60 meters, 100 meters, 80 meters, hurdles and javelin throw in the 1932 Olympics. She found success at the Women's World Games in 1930, 1934 and at the 1938 European Championships. She became German champion twelve times from 1928 to 1940. After the Second World War she continued her sports career until 1950.


Personal best time

Achievements

At the 1930 Women's World Games she won the gold medal in the 4 x 100 metres event with team mates Rosa Kellner, Agathe Karrer and Luise Holzer.

YearCompetitionVenuePositionEventPerformanceNote
1938 European Championships Vienna 1st Javelin throw 45.58 m
2nd 80 metres hurdles 11.7

See also

References
  1. "Women's 80/100 Meters Hurdles - Del's Athletics Almanac". athletics.hitsites.deaccessdate=24 October 2012. Archived from the original on 22 July 2012. Retrieved 26 October 2012.
Records
Preceded by
Barbara Burke		 80 metres hs World Record Holder
30 July 1938 - 23 July 1939		 Succeeded by
Claudia Testoni
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