Anneliese SEONBUCHNER

Hurdler Anneliese Seonbuchner unfortunately finished only fourth in the 80 hurdles at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics. Seonbuchner started her sports career as a gymnast and later turned to fistball (German Champion in 1958) after her athletics career. In athletics Seonbuchner won a silver medal at the 1954 Europeans in the high hurdles, but she was also active as a pentathlete and long jumper. Domestically she won West German titles in the 80 hurdles in 1950, the long jump in 1953, with the 4x100 relay in 1957, and indoor hurdles titles in 1954-55. Seonbuchner was trained as a dressmaker.

Personal Best: 80H – 11.0 (1958).