Monika Zernicek
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Monika•Zernicek (-Büttner) |
| Used name | Monika•Zernicek |
| Born | 18 October 1954 in Berlin, Berlin (GER) |
| Measurements | 170 cm / 64 kg |
| Affiliations | SC Dynamo Berlin, Ost-Berlin (GER) |
| NOC |  East Germany |
Biography
Monika Zernicek was an East German speed skater who competed in the 1976 Winter Olympics at Innsbruck. She placed outside the medal rankings, finishing 12th in the 1,000 metres. In 1974 she won her only East German national title, capturing the sprint all-round. She later married Olympic wrestler Harald Büttner.
Personal Bests: 500 – 43.8 (1976); 1000 – 1:25.5 (1976); 1500 – 2:14.6 (1976); 3000 – 4:41.3 (1976); 5000 – 8:42.6 (1976).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 Winter Olympics | Speed Skating (Skating) | GDR |
Monika Zernicek | |||
| 1,000 metres, Women (Olympic) | 12 |
Olympic family relations
- Wife of Harald Büttner