About Rita Windbrake
Born 1945. Rita Windbrake is a German middle-distance runner.
Rita Windbrake (born 28 July 1945) is a former German deaf track and field athlete. She represented both West Germany and Germany at Deaflympics, and the World Deaf Championships.
Windbrake competed at the Deaflympics on seven occasions from 1965 to 1993.
Rita Windbrake is considered one of the greatest Deaflympic athletes of all time with a career record of 24 medals at the Deaflympics, including 14 gold medals.
In 1984, she won the German-American 1500 metres Deaf track meet.
Windbrake also holds several world records in athletics including 800 metres for women. Her records at the Deaflympic include 800 metres, 1000 metres, and 1500 metres.
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Who is Rita Windbrake?
Deaf German athlete
When was Rita Windbrake born?
Rita Windbrake was born on 28 July 1945 in Bornheim.
What is Rita Windbrake's occupation?
Rita Windbrake is a middle-distance runner.
What nationality is Rita Windbrake?
Rita Windbrake is German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rita Windbrake. https://biography.guide/rita-windbrake/
MLA: "Rita Windbrake." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/rita-windbrake/.
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