Kerstin Gerschau

Kerstin Gerschau (later Kurrat, born 26 January 1958) is a retired German gymnast. She competed at the 1976 Summer Olympics in all artistic gymnastics events and won a bronze medal in the team competition. Her best individual result was seventh place on uneven bars.[1] She won a silver on the floor and a bronze all-around at the 1973 European championships.[2]

Kerstin Gerschau
Gerschau in 1976
Personal information
Born (1958-01-26) 26 January 1958
Leipzig, East Germany
SpouseKlaus-Dieter Kurrat
Height1.61 m (5 ft 3 in)
Weight49 kg (108 lb)
DisciplineWomen's artistic gymnastics
ClubSC Leipzig
Medal record
Representing  East Germany
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1976 Montreal Team
European Championships
Silver medal – second place 1973 London Floor
Bronze medal – third place 1973 London All-around

Her father Helmut was a national gymnastics coach. After retiring from competitions, she studied choreography at the Theater Academy in Leipzig and received a degree in physical education from the German College of Physical Education. In 1978, she married Klaus-Dieter Kurrat, a German sprinter who also competed at the 1976 Olympics; they have three children.[3] Since 1990 she runs her dance studio in Teltow.[4]

References
  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Kerstin Gerschau". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 16 November 2018.
  2. Turnen – Europameisterschaften Damen. sport-komplett.de
  3. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Klaus-Dieter Kurrat". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 16 November 2018.
  4. Kerstin Gerschau (GDR). gymn-forum.net


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