Rosendahl, Heidemarie (1947–)

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Rosendahl, Heidemarie (1947–)

West German track-and-field athlete. Name variations: Heide Rosendahl; Heidemarie Ecker; Heide Ecker-Rosendahl. Born Feb 14, 1947, in Hückeswagen, West Germany; dau. of a national discus-thrower.

Won a silver medal for pentathlon at European championships (1967) and a gold medal (1971); won a gold medal in the long jump, team gold in 4 × 100-meter relay, and silver for pentathlon at Munich Olympics (1972).

See also Women in World History.

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