About Ellen Streidt
Born 1952. Ellen Streidt is a German sprinter.
Ellen Streidt ( Stropahl later Wendland, born 27 July 1952) is a retired East German sprinter who specialised in the 200 metres and 400 metres.
At the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, she finished fourth in the 200 m final, just one one-hundredth of a second behind bronze medallist Irena Szewińska. At the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, she won the bronze medal in the 400 metres and a gold medal in the 4 × 400 metres with her teammates Brigitte Rohde, Christina Brehmer and Doris Maletzki.
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Who is Ellen Streidt?
East German sprinter
When was Ellen Streidt born?
Ellen Streidt was born on 27 July 1952 in Wittstock/Dosse.
What is Ellen Streidt's occupation?
Ellen Streidt is a sprinter.
What nationality is Ellen Streidt?
Ellen Streidt is German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ellen Streidt. https://biography.guide/ellen-streidt/
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