Evelyn Stolze
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Evelyn•Stolze (-Rund) |
| Used name | Evelyn•Stolze |
| Born | 8 January 1954 in Erfurt, Thüringen (GER) |
| Measurements | 164 cm / 58 kg |
| Affiliations | SC Dynamo Berlin, Ost-Berlin (GER) |
| NOC |  East Germany |
Biography
Swimmer Evelyn Stolze burst onto the scene at the 1970 Barcelona Europeans. She then won the 400 m individual medley setting a new European record. Stolze also won the silver medal in the 200 m individual medley, and the bronze medal in the 200 m butterfly. At the 1972 München Olympics she finished fifth and sixth in the 400 and 200 m individual medleys, respectively. She retired directly after the München games.
Stolze studied medicine, becoming a dermatology specialist. After re-unification she founded her own practice in Berlin. She married water polo player Peter Rund, and they raised a daughter, Cathleen, also a world class swimmer.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 Summer Olympics | Swimming (Aquatics) | GDR |
Evelyn Stolze | |||
| 200 metres Individual Medley, Women (Olympic) | 6 | |||||
| 400 metres Individual Medley, Women (Olympic) | 5 |
Olympic family relations
- Mother of Cathleen Rund
- Wife of Peter Rund
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Set a European Record in Long Course Swimming (200 m medley – 28 August 1972: 2:25.45 (28 August 1972; München, FRG); 400 m medley – 6 September 1970 - 31 August 1972: 5:07.9 (6 September 1970; Barcelona, ESP), 5:06.96 (31 August 1972; München, FRG))
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the European Aquatics Championships (1–1–1 1970 Barcelona SWM gold: 400 m medley, silver: 200 m medley, bronze: 200 m butterfly)