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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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==Further Reading/Research==

Latest revision as of 21:25, 17 April 2021

Heinrich/Dora Ratjen

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.

See Also

Further Reading/Research


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