Wiltrud Urselmann

Wiltrud Urselmann is a German former breaststroke swimmer. In 1957 she was named the German Sportspersonality of the Year for her national achievements. She then won a bronze medal in the 200 m breaststroke at the 1958 [European Aquatics Championships]. On 6 June 1960 she set a new World record progression [200 metres breaststroke|world record in the same event], beating the previous record of Anita Lonsbrough. Two months later, in the 1960 [Summer Olympics] finals, she swam even faster, but was beaten in the last 25 meters by Lonsbrough.
Urselmann also competed at the 1964 Summer Olympics but with a time of 2:53.2 failed to reach the finals.