Hellmann, Angelika (1954–)
Hellmann, Angelika (1954–)
East German gymnast. Born April 10,1954, in Halle, East Germany; dau. of Rudi Hellmann (sports official).
At World championships, won a team silver in all-around (1970) and a bronze all-around (1974); at European championships, won bronze medal for uneven bars (1971) and gold medal for vault and silver for uneven bars (1973); won silver medal at Munich Olympics (1972) and bronze medal at Montreal Olympics (1976), both in team all-around; placed 2nd all-around at Chunichi Cup (1973), 1st all-around at Milk Meet (1974); coaches in Germany.
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