Lathan-Brehmer, Christina (1958–)
Lathan-Brehmer, Christina (1958–)
East German runner. Name variations: Christina Brehmer. Born Feb 28, 1958, in East Germany.
At Montreal Olympics, won a silver medal in 400 meters and a gold medal in 4×400-meter relay (1976); at Moscow Olympics, won a bronze medal in 400 meters and a silver medal in 4×400-meter relay (1980).
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