Astrid Kumbernuss

Astrid Kumbernuss
Personal information
NationalityGerman
Born (1970-02-05) 5 February 1970
Grevesmühlen, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, East Germany
Years active1986-2004
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight89 kg (196 lb)
Sport
Country
  • East Germany (1986-1990)
  • Germany (1991-2004)
SportAthletics
Event
Shot put
ClubSC Neubrandenburg
Turned pro1986
Retired2004
Achievements and titles
Personal best21.22 m (1995)
Medal record
Women's athletics
Representing  Germany
Olympic Games
1996 Atlanta Shot put
2000 Sydney Shot put
World Championships
1995 Gothenburg Shot put
1997 Athens Shot put
1999 Seville Shot put
European Championships
1994 Helsinki Shot put
Representing  East Germany
European Championships
1990 Split Shot put

Astrid Kumbernuss (German pronunciation: [ˈas.tʁɪt ˈkʊmbɐˌnʊs] ⓘ; born 5 February 1970 in Grevesmühlen, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern) is a former German female shot putter and discus thrower.

Her career started at the SC Neubrandenburg sports club. Her greatest successes were gold medals at the 1995, 1997 and 1999 World Championships in Athletics, and the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. In 1997, she was awarded Athlete of the Year. In 1998, she gave birth to her son Philip, and retired from her sports career in 2005.

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