Leni Junker Explained

Leni Junker
Fullname:Helene Junker
Birth Date:8 December 1905
Birth Place:Kassel, Germany
Death Date:9 February 1997 (aged 91)
Death Place:Wilhelmshaven, Germany
Height:1.68m (05.51feet)
Weight:68kg (150lb)
Sport:Running
Club:Kasseler Turngemeinde
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Helene "Leni" Junker (later Thymm; 8 December 1905 – 9 February 1997) was a German sprint runner who competed at the 1928 Summer Olympics. She won a bronze medal in the 4 × 100 m, but failed to reach the final of the individual 100 m event. Earlier in 1925 she set a world record in the 100-metre at 12.2 seconds.