Christel Schulz

Christel Schulz
Personal information
Born(1921-04-06)April 6, 1921
Height1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
Weight5 kg (11 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event
Long Jump

Christel Schulz was a world record holder in the women's long jump.

Career

Schulz achieved her world record of 6.12 metres on 30 July 1939 in Berlin.

The jump was the first recorded by a woman over 6 metres. It occurred at the ISTAF Berlin meeting. Due to the restrictions of the Second World War, the career of the then 18 year old was severely curtailed.

See also

Christel Schulz profile on World Athletics.

References

  1. 1 2 Progression of IAAF World Records 2011 Edition, Editor Imre Matrahazi, IAAF Athletics, p. 583.
  2. ↑ Athletics: A History of Modern Track and Field Athletics (1860–2013) Men and Women, 2014 Edition, Roberto L. Quercetani, IAAF Athletics, p. 357.
  3. ↑ "Christel SCHULZ". World Athletics. Retrieved 19 May 2025.