Beate Gummelt

Beate Gummelt, née Anders (born 4 February 1968 in Leipzig), is a German track and field athlete. She competed in the 1980s until 2000 in the walk. Before 1990 she competed for East Germany.

Her biggest success came in 1991, when she became the indoor world champion in the 3000 metre walk. In 1989 and 1990 she was the European indoor champion at that same distance. In 1990 and 1991 she set four world records. She took part in the 1992, 1996 and 2000 summer Olympic games.

International results in detail

German titles (20 total wins)

World records

Beate Anders belonged to the TSC Berlin when she represented East Germany and later the LAC Halensee Berlin. While she was competing she was 1.69 meters tall and weighed 52 kilograms.

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