Wodars, Sigrun (1965–)
Wodars, Sigrun (1965–)
East German runner. Name variations: Sigrun Grau; Sigrun Wodars-Grau. Born Sigrun Ludwigs, Nov 7, 1965, in Neu-Kaliß, Mecklenburg, Western Pomerania; married and divorced; married once more.
Began career as a 400-meter runner in junior meets; at 800 meters, placed 2nd at European championships (1986) and 1st at World championships (1987); at Seoul Olympics, won a gold medal in 800 meters (1988); became a physiotherapist.
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