Kerstin Gerschau (later Kurrat, born 26 January 1958) is a retired German gymnast. She competed at the 1976 Summer Olympics in all artistic gymnastics events and won a bronze medal in the team competition. Her best individual result was seventh place on uneven bars.[1] She won a silver on the floor and a bronze all-around at the 1973 European championships.[2]
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Kerstin Gerschau | ||||||||||||||||||||
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![]() Gerschau in 1976 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Born | (1958-01-26) 26 January 1958 (age 64) Leipzig, Germany | |||||||||||||||||||
Spouse | Klaus-Dieter Kurrat | |||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.61 m (5 ft 3 in) | |||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 49 kg (108 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||
Discipline | Women's artistic gymnastics | |||||||||||||||||||
Club | SC Leipzig | |||||||||||||||||||
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Her father Helmut was a national gymnastics coach. After retiring from competitions, she studied choreography at the Theater Academy in Leipzig and received a degree in physical education from the German College of Physical Education. In 1978, she married Klaus-Dieter Kurrat, a German sprinter who also competed at the 1976 Olympics; they have three children.[3] Since 1990 she runs her dance studio in Teltow.[4]
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