WÖckel-Eckert, Bärbel (1955–)

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WÖckel-Eckert, Bärbel (1955–)

East German track-and-field athlete. Name variations: Baerbel Woeckel, Barbel Wockel, Barbel Eckert. Born Barbel Eckert, Mar 21, 1955, in Leipzig, Germany.

Won Olympic gold medals in 200 meters and 4 × 100-meter relay in Montreal (1976) and Olympic gold medals in 200 meters and 4 × 100-meter relay in Moscow (1980); won a silver medal for 100 meters and gold medal for 200 meters at European championships (1982).