Burglinde Pollak
Burglinde Pollak (later Grimm, born 10 June 1951) is a retired German pentathlete. She won bronze medals at the 1972 and 1976 Olympics and finished sixth in 1980.[1] At the European championships she won three silver medals, in 1971, 1974 and 1978. Pollak set three world records, in 1970, 1972 and 1973.[2] After retiring from competitions she worked as a physiotherapist at her own clinic.[3]
Burglinde Pollak in 1970 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 10 June 1951 (age 73) Alt-Plötzin, East Germany | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 78 kg (172 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Athletics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event | Pentathlon | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | ASK Vorwärts Potsdam | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Achievements and titles | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Personal best(s) | 4932 (1973) 4707 (1980) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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References
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- Burglinde Pollak. sports-reference.com
- Women, Pentathlon > World Records Progression. trackfield.brinkster.net
- Hans Groschupp (10 June 2011) "Die ewige Weltrekordlerin", Märkische Allgemeine
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