Karin Haftenberger
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Karin•Haftenberger |
| Used name | Karin•Haftenberger |
| Born | 3 June 1948 in Bad Dürrenberg, Sachsen-Anhalt (GER) |
| Measurements | 174 cm / 73 kg |
| Affiliations | SC Potsdam, Potsdam (GER) |
| NOC |  East Germany |
Biography
Sprint canoeist Karin Haftenberger, along with Anita Kobuß, finished fifth in the K2-500 metres at the 1968 Mexico Olympics. She won the East German national K2-500 title with the non-Olympian Helga Ulze in 1966, and with Kobuß in 1968. Also in 1966, she helped SC Potsdam win the 4 x 500 meters relay title, and in 1968 the K4-500 meters title. In 1966, Haftenberger won a bronze medal with the K4 squad at the World Championships.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 Summer Olympics | Canoe Sprint (Canoeing) | GDR |
Karin Haftenberger | |||
| Kayak Doubles, 500 metres, Women (Olympic) | Anita Kobuß | 5 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Canoe Sprint World Championships (0–0–1 1966 East Berlin bronze: K4 500 m)