Karin Püschel
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Karin•Püschel (Kahlow-) |
| Used name | Karin•Püschel |
| Born | 8 January 1958 in Merseburg, Sachsen-Anhalt (GER) |
| Measurements | 179 cm / 74 kg |
| Affiliations | SC Leipzig, Leipzig (GER) |
| NOC |  East Germany |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 1 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Karin Püschel was on the 1980 East German women’s volleyball team at the Moskva Olympics. The team won the silver medal, losing twice against the Soviet Union, in the preliminary round and the final, both times by 3-1 in set scores. In 1979, she was on the team that won another silver medal at the European Championships. Nationally, she played with SC Leipzig. By profession, Püschel became an educator and worked with the social services in Leipzig.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 Summer Olympics | Volleyball (Volleyball) | GDR |
Karin Püschel | |||
| Volleyball, Women (Olympic) | East Germany | 2 | Silver |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the European Volleyball Championships (0–1–0 1979 FRA silver)