About Leni Junker
Lived 1905 – 1997 (aged 91). Leni Junker was a German athletics competitor and sprinter.
Helene "Leni" Junker (later Thymm; 8 December 1905 – 9 February 1997) was a German sprint runner who competed at the 1928 Summer Olympics. She won a bronze medal in the 4 × 100 m, but failed to reach the final of the individual 100 m event. Earlier in 1925 she set a world record in the 100-metre at 12.2 seconds.
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Who was Leni Junker?
German sprinter (1905–1997)
When was Leni Junker born?
Leni Junker was born on 8 December 1905 in Kassel.
When did Leni Junker die?
Leni Junker died on 9 February 1997 in Wilhelmshaven.
What was Leni Junker's occupation?
Leni Junker was an athletics competitor and sprinter.
What nationality was Leni Junker?
Leni Junker was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Leni Junker. https://biography.guide/leni-junker/
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