10 Facts About Ulrike Meyfarth

Ulrike Meyfarth won the Olympic title twice, in 1972 and 1984.

Ulrike Meyfarth is the youngest Olympic champion ever in women's high jump, and at the time of her 1984 triumph, she was the oldest ever.

Not much was expected from Ulrike Meyfarth, who had a 1.85-metre personal best.

Ulrike Meyfarth's career stagnated after this surprising victory, and she did not improve on her 1.92-metre mark until 1978.

Ulrike Meyfarth did not win any titles in the meantime, placing 7th and 5th at the 1974 and 1978 European Championships, and not reaching the final of the high jump competition at the 1976 Montreal Games.

Ulrike Meyfarth won the European championships indoor and outdoor, and set a new world record of 2.02 m on the latter occasion.

At a competition in London, both Bykova and Ulrike Meyfarth cleared 2.03 m, again a new world record.

Ulrike Meyfarth started her career in the club LG Rhein-Ville, becoming the West German national silver medalist in 1971 and bronze medalist in 1972.

Ulrike Meyfarth took another bronze in 1976 and silvers in 1978 and 1984.

Ulrike Meyfarth is a diplomated sports teacher and since 1997 a trainer and talent scout at German sports club TSV Bayer 04 Leverkusen.