About Leni Schmidt
Lived 1906 – 1985 (aged 78). Leni Schmidt was a German athletics competitor and sprinter.
Leni Schmidt (born Helene Hermine Schmidt; 28 December 1906 – 11 November 1985) was a German athlete who competed mainly in the 100 metres. She was born and died in Bremen.
She competed for Germany in the 1928 Summer Olympics held in Amsterdam, Netherlands in the 4 × 100 metres where she won the bronze medal with her team mates Rosa Kellner, Anni Holdmann and Leni Junker.
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Who was Leni Schmidt?
German sprinter (1906-1985)
When was Leni Schmidt born?
Leni Schmidt was born on 28 December 1906 in Bremen.
When did Leni Schmidt die?
Leni Schmidt died on 11 November 1985 in Bremen.
What was Leni Schmidt's occupation?
Leni Schmidt was an athletics competitor and sprinter.
What nationality was Leni Schmidt?
Leni Schmidt was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Leni Schmidt. https://biography.guide/leni-schmidt/
MLA: "Leni Schmidt." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/leni-schmidt/.
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