Plaetzer, Kjersti (1972–)
Plaetzer, Kjersti (1972–)
Norwegian track-and-field athlete. Name variations: Kjersti Platzer; Kjersti Tysse-Plätzer or Tysse Plätzer. Born Kjersti Tysse, Jan 18, 1972, in Bergen, Norway; m. Stephan Plätzer (her trainer).
Won a silver medal for 20 km road walk at Sydney Olympics (2000).
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