About Silke Renk
Born 1967. Silke Renk is a German athletics competitor and javelin thrower.
Silke Renk (born 30 June 1967 in Querfurt, Bezirk Halle) is a retired German javelin thrower.
She represented East Germany at the 1988 Summer Olympics, where she finished fifth, and at the 1990 European Championships where she finished fourth.
She then experienced her career highlight as she won the gold medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain.
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Who is Silke Renk?
German javelin thrower
When was Silke Renk born?
Silke Renk was born on 30 June 1967 in Querfurt.
What is Silke Renk's occupation?
Silke Renk is an athletics competitor and javelin thrower.
What nationality is Silke Renk?
Silke Renk is German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Silke Renk. https://biography.guide/silke-renk/
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