Ackermann, Rosemarie (1952–)
Ackermann, Rosemarie (1952–)
East German high jumper. Name variations: Rosi Ackermann. Born April 4, 1952, in Lohsa, East Germany.
Broke the world record with 1.94 meters (1974); won a gold medal at European championships (1974); won a gold medal in Montreal Olympics at 1.93 meters (6′4, 1976); cleared the bar at 2.0 meters in West Berlin (1977).
See also Women in World History.
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