Susanne Hahn

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Susanne Hahn (née Ritter, born 23 April 1978 in Hildesheim) is a German track and field athlete competing in the Marathon and other long-distance running events.[1]

Susanne Hahn
Susanne Hahn at the Women's marathon during the 2012 Summer Olympics
Personal information
NationalityGerman
Born (1978-04-23) April 23, 1978 (age 46)
Germany Hildesheim, West Germany
Height1.69 m (5 ft 6+12 in)
Weight50 kg (110 lb)
Sport
Country Germany
SportTrack and field
EventMarathon
ClubSV Saar 05 Saarbrücken
Coached byFrank Hahn
Achievements and titles
Personal bestMarathon: 2:28:49h

Biography

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Susanne Hahn in Schortens, 2007

She competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, finishing the marathon in 52nd place.[2] She also participated in the 2009 and 2007 World Championships in Athletics. In 2012, she was nominated to participate in the Olympic Games in London, where she finished in 32nd place.[3][4]

Hahn is married to her coach, Frank Hahn.

Since May 2012, the German long-distance runner has been the official ambassador of the SOS Children's Villages and participated in several running events for the aid organization.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Susanne Hahn - Athletenportrait (german)". Retrieved 8 July 2012.
  2. ^ "Hahn Susanne Biography". IAAF. Retrieved 8 July 2012.
  3. ^ "Olympiamannschaft wächst um 79 Athleten (german)". Deutscher Olympischer Sportbund. Retrieved 8 July 2012.
  4. ^ "London 2012 - Women's Marathon". www.olympic.org. IOC. Retrieved 15 October 2014.
  5. ^ Susanne Hahn und die SOS-Kinderdörfer
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