Lisa Gelius (23 July 1909 in Munich – 14 January 2006 in Kreuth) was a German versatile athlete.

Lisa Gelius
Lisa Gelius (far right)
Personal information
NationalityGerman
Born(1909-07-23)July 23, 1909
Munich, Germany
Died14 January 2006(2006-01-14) (aged 96)
Kreuth, Germany
Sport
Country Germany
SportAthletics
Event(s)Sprint
Javelin throw
Hurdling
Achievements and titles
Personal bests
  • 100 m: 12.1 s (1929)
  • 200 m: 25.9 s (1930)
  • 80 m hs: 11.7 s (1938)
  • Shot put: 12.24 m (1932)
  • Discus throw: 37.09 m (1932)
  • Javelin throw: 45.74 m (1938)
Medal record
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 1938 Vienna Javelin throw
Silver medal – second place 1938 Vienna 80 metres hurdles
Women's World Games
Gold medal – first place 1934 London Javelin throw
Gold medal – first place 1930 Prague 4×100 metre relay
Silver medal – second place 1930 Prague 60 metres
Bronze medal – third place 1930 Prague 100 metres

Biography

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She competed in the 60 meters, 100 meters, 80 meters hurdles and javelin throw in the 1932 Olympics. She found success at the Women's World Games in 1930, 1934 and at the 1938 European Championships. She became German champion twelve times from 1928 to 1940. After the Second World War she continued her sports career until 1950.

Personal best time

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Achievements

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At the 1930 Women's World Games she won the gold medal in the 4 x 100 metres event with team mates Rosa Kellner, Agathe Karrer and Luise Holzer.

Year Competition Venue Position Event Performance Note
1938 European Championships   Vienna 1st Javelin throw 45.58 m
2nd 80 metres hurdles 11.7

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Women's 80/100 Meters Hurdles - Del's Athletics Almanac". athletics.hitsites.deaccessdate=24 October 2012. Archived from the original on 22 July 2012. Retrieved 26 October 2012.
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Records
Preceded by 80 metres hs World Record Holder
30 July 1938 - 23 July 1939
Succeeded by