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Nationality | German |
Born | East Berlin, East Germany | October 14, 1983
Education | Bachelor of Laws |
Alma mater | University of Hagen |
Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)[1] |
Weight | 83 kg (183 lb)[1] |
Sport | |
Country | Germany |
Sport | Athletics |
Event | Hammer throw |
Club | LG Eintracht Frankfurt |
Turned pro | 2004 |
Coached by | Bernd Madler |
Achievements and titles | |
Olympic finals |
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World finals |
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Regional finals |
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Personal best |
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Medal record | |
Updated on 13 August 2012 |
Betty Heidler (born 14 October 1983) is a retired German track and field athlete who competed in the hammer throw. She held the world record from 2011 until 2014 with her personal best throw of 79.42 m (260 ft 6 in). She is the 2012 Olympic silver medallist, the 2007 World champion and the 2009 and 2011 World Championship silver medallist. She also finished fourth in the Olympic finals in 2004 and 2016.