Angelika Handt
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Angelika Kahl, née Handt (born 10 July 1954 in Radebeul
) is a retired East German sprinter who specialized in the 400 metres
.
She won a gold medal in 4x400 metres relay at the 1974 European Championships
, together with teammates Waltraud Dietsch
, Ellen Streidt
and Brigitte Rohde
. She finished fifth in the individual event at the same European Championships, as well as fourth at the 1974 European Indoor Championships
.
She competed for the club SC Einheit Dresden during her active career.
Radebeul
Radebeul is a town in the Elbe valley in the district of Meißen in Saxony, Germany, a suburb of Dresden. It is well-known for its viticulture, a museum dedicated to writer Karl May and a narrow gauge railway connecting Radebeul with the castle of Moritzburg and the town of Radeburg...
) is a retired East German sprinter who specialized in the 400 metres
400 metres
The 400 metres, or 400 metre dash, is a common sprinting event in track and field competitions. It has been featured in the athletics programme at the Summer Olympics since 1896 . On a standard outdoor running track, it is exactly one lap around the track. Runners start in staggered positions and...
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She won a gold medal in 4x400 metres relay at the 1974 European Championships
1974 European Championships in Athletics
The 11th European Athletics Championships was held from 2 September to 8 September 1974 in the Stadio Olimpico of Rome, the capital of Italy.-Track:1969 |1971 |1974 |1978 |1982-Field:1969 |1971 |1974 |1978 |1982-Track:1969 |1971 |1974 |1978 |1982...
, together with teammates Waltraud Dietsch
Waltraud Dietsch
Waltraud Dietsch, née Birnbaum is a retired German sprinter who specialized in the 400 metres.She won a gold medal in 4x400 metres relay at the 1974 European Championships, together with teammates Angelika Handt, Ellen Streidt and Brigitte Rohde...
, Ellen Streidt
Ellen Streidt
Ellen Streidt, née Stropahl is a retired East German sprinter who specialized in the 400 metres....
and Brigitte Rohde
Brigitte Rohde
Brigitte Köhn, née Rohde is a retired East German sprinter who specialized in the 400 metres and later 400 metres hurdles....
. She finished fifth in the individual event at the same European Championships, as well as fourth at the 1974 European Indoor Championships
1974 European Indoor Championships in Athletics
The 5th European Athletics Indoor Championships were held in 1974 in Gothenburg, Sweden.-Track:-Field:-Medal table:-References:* at GBR Athletics* at GBR Athletics* at Die Leichtatletik-Statistik-Seite...
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She competed for the club SC Einheit Dresden during her active career.