Gabriele Hinzmann

Gabriele Hinzman, born Trepschek ( born May 31, 1947 in Schwerin ) is a former German track and field athlete and Olympic medal winner, who in the 1970s - starting for the GDR - one of the world's best discus throwers. Her biggest success is the bronze medal at the Olympic Games in 1976.

In the years 1969, 1972, 1973 and 1974, she was the GDR champion. The era of Schlaak Evelin ( Evelin Jahl later ) Then began that should be with two Olympic victories for successful discus thrower in the world later.

Gabriele Hinzman launched until 1972 for the SC DHfK Leipzig and trained with Karlheinz Bauer Field. From 1973, she started for the forward ASK Potsdam and trained with Lothar Hillebrand. In her playing days, she was 1.78 m tall and weighed 80 kg. After her athletic career she became a teacher.

Successes in detail

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