Lisa Gelius


Lisa Gelius was a German versatile athlete.

Biography

Born in Munich, in 1909, she would compete in the 60 meters, 100 meters, 80 [metres hurdles|80 meters] hurdles and javelin throw in the 1932 Olympics. Gelius would found success at the Women's World Games in 1930, 1934 and at the 1938 European Championships. She became champion of Germany twelve times from 1928 to 1940. After the Second World War she continued her sports career until she finished her successful career in the German Championships in Stuttgart in 1950, finishing in fifth place during the finals.
Gelius died on January 14, 2006 at the age of 96

Personal best time

  • 80 metres hurdles: 11.7

Achievements

At the 1930 [Women's World Games] she won the gold medal in the 4 × 100 metres event with team mates Rosa Kellner, Agathe Karrer and Luise Holzer.
YearCompetitionVenuePositionEventPerformanceNote
1938European Championships|Nazi