About Elfriede Kaun
Lived 1914 – 2008 (aged 93). Elfriede Kaun was a German athletics competitor and athlete.
Elfriede Kaun (5 October 1914 – 5 March 2008) was a German high jumper.
Born in Büttel, Steinburg, she won the bronze medal at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin. Her personal best jump was 1.63 metres.
She competed for the sports club Kieler TV, and died in 2008 in Kiel. She was the last living German athlete who won a medal at the 1936 Summer Olympics.
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Who was Elfriede Kaun?
German high jumper (1914–2008)
When was Elfriede Kaun born?
Elfriede Kaun was born on 5 October 1914 in Büttel.
When did Elfriede Kaun die?
Elfriede Kaun died on 5 March 2008 in Kiel.
What was Elfriede Kaun's occupation?
Elfriede Kaun was an athletics competitor and athlete.
What nationality was Elfriede Kaun?
Elfriede Kaun was German.
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