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Anke Behmer

b. 1961

East German heptathlete

Athletics competitor
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About Anke Behmer

Born 1961. Anke Behmer is a German athletics competitor.

Anke Behmer ( Vater, born 5 June 1961) is a former East German athlete who competed mainly in the heptathlon.

She won the bronze medal for East Germany at the 1988 Summer Olympics held in Seoul, South Korea with a personal best score of 6858 points. This result ranks her fourth among German heptathletes, behind Sabine Braun, Sabine Paetz and Ramona Neubert.

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Important facts

Born
5 June 1961, Stavenhagen
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Athletics competitor
Nationality
Germany, German Democratic Republic
Awards
Patriotic Order of Merit in Silver
Also known as
Anke Vater, Anke Vater-Behmer

People in Anke Behmer's life

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b. 1958
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Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Anke Behmer?

East German heptathlete

When was Anke Behmer born?

Anke Behmer was born on 5 June 1961 in Stavenhagen.

What is Anke Behmer's occupation?

Anke Behmer is an athletics competitor.

What nationality is Anke Behmer?

Anke Behmer is German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Anke Behmer

· Wikidata: Q450606

· DBpedia: Anke Behmer

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