Difference between revisions of "Heinrich Ratjen"
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Born Dora Ratjen. Competed in the high jump in the 1936 Olympics as a woman. Won the gold medal and set a record at the subsequent European Championships. Was later discovered to be a man. Considered intersex. His medal and record were erased after the disclosure. Also known as Heinz Ratjen. | Born Dora Ratjen. Competed in the high jump in the 1936 Olympics as a woman. Won the gold medal and set a record at the subsequent European Championships. Was later discovered to be a man. Considered intersex. His medal and record were erased after the disclosure. Also known as Heinz Ratjen. | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:25, 17 April 2021
Country
Germany
Birth - Death
1918 - 2008
Occupation
Sports
Description
Born Dora Ratjen. Competed in the high jump in the 1936 Olympics as a woman. Won the gold medal and set a record at the subsequent European Championships. Was later discovered to be a man. Considered intersex. His medal and record were erased after the disclosure. Also known as Heinz Ratjen.
