Klier-Schaller, Johanna (1952–)
Klier-Schaller, Johanna (1952–)
East German runner. Name variations: Johanna Klier; Johanna Schaller. Born Johanna Schaller, Sept 13, 1952, in Erfurt, Germany.
Won a gold medal for 100-meter hurdles at European championships (1978); won a gold medal at Montreal Olympics (1976) and a silver medal at Moscow Olympics (1980), both for 100-meter hurdles.
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