Erika Raue
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Erika•Raue (-Vötzsch) |
| Used name | Erika•Raue |
| Born | 1 May 1938 in Leipzig, Sachsen (GER) |
| Died | 6 May 2023 in Frohburg, Sachsen (GER) |
| Affiliations | SC DHfK, Leipzig (GER) |
| NOC |  Germany |
| Nationality |  East Germany |
Biography
Javelin thrower Erika Raue also played handball and was a swimmer. She came in 10th at the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games and set her only world record the same year, shortly before the games, with 50.75 m. Raue never won an East German title. By profession she was a plasterer. Her daughter Beate Vötzsch was a high jumper.
Personal Best: JT – 50.75 (1956).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | Nationality | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 Summer Olympics | Athletics | GER |
GDR |
Erika Raue | |||
| Javelin Throw, Women (Olympic) | 10 |