Annelie Ehrhardt

Annelie Ehrhardt (née Jahns; 18 June 1950 – 22 October 2024) was a German hurdler and Olympic gold medalist. Ehrhardt was born in Ohrsleben, Saxony-Anhalt, East Germany. 

Ehrhardt won the gold medal in the inaugural 100 metre hurdles event at the 1972 Summer Olympics, setting a new world record, and becoming the first East German Olympic Champion in this event. She also won a silver medal at the 1971 European Championships and a gold medal at the 1974 European Championships in a new championship record of 12.66 seconds.Annelie Ehrhardt. sports-reference.com 

Ehrhardt died on 22 October 2024 at the age of 74.

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Category:1950 births
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Category:German hurdlers
Category:Olympic gold medalists for Germany
Category:Sportspeople from Saxony-Anhalt