Christel Schulz
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 6, 1921 |
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) |
| Weight | 5 kg (11 lb)[1] |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Long Jump |
Christel Schulz was a world record holder in the women's long jump.
Career
[edit]Schulz achieved her world record of 6.12 metres on 30 July 1939 in Berlin.[1]
The jump was the first recorded by a woman over 6 metres. It occurred at the ISTAF Berlin meeting. Due to the restrictions of the Second World War, the career of the then 18 year old was severely curtailed.[2]
See also
[edit]Christel Schulz profile on World Athletics.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Progression of IAAF World Records 2011 Edition, Editor Imre Matrahazi, IAAF Athletics, p. 583.
- ^ Athletics: A History of Modern Track and Field Athletics (1860–2013) Men and Women, 2014 Edition, Roberto L. Quercetani, IAAF Athletics, p. 357.
- ^ "Christel SCHULZ". World Athletics. Retrieved 19 May 2025.
