Karin Balzer
Karin Balzer at the East German track and field athletics Olympic preselections in Halle an der Saale in October 1963 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 June 1938 Magdeburg, Germany |
| Died | 17 December 2019 (aged 81) |
| Height | 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) |
| Weight | 64 kg (141 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | 80, 100 m hurdles |
| Club | SC DHfK SC Leipzig |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 80 mH – 10.61 (1968) 100 mH – 12.6 (1971) |
Karin Balzer (née Richert; 5 June 1938 – 17 December 2019) was an East German hurdler who competed in the 80 m hurdles event at the 1960, 1964 and 1968 Olympics, and in the 100 m hurdles in 1972. She won a gold medal in 1964 and a bronze in 1972, while finishing fifth in 1968. During her career she set 37 world's best performances.