About Gerda Staniek
Lived 1925 – 1985 (aged 59–60). Gerda Staniek was an Austrian javelin thrower.
Gerda Adele Schilling-Staniek (8 February 1925 – January 1985) was an Austrian athlete. She competed in the women's javelin throw at the 1948 Summer Olympics and the 1952 Summer Olympics. She also competed in ice dance with her partner Fritz Staniek, whom she married, from 1945 until his death in October 1950.
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Who was Gerda Staniek?
Austrian javelin thrower
When was Gerda Staniek born?
Gerda Staniek was born on 8 February 1925.
When did Gerda Staniek die?
Gerda Staniek died in 1985.
What was Gerda Staniek's occupation?
Gerda Staniek was a javelin thrower.
What nationality was Gerda Staniek?
Gerda Staniek was Austrian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gerda Staniek. https://biography.guide/gerda-staniek/
MLA: "Gerda Staniek." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gerda-staniek/.
Chicago: "Gerda Staniek." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gerda-staniek/.
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