 Gisela Toews in 1960 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 September 1940 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Speed skating |
| Club | SC Wismut Karl-Marx-Stadt, Chemnitz |
Gisela Toews (born 27 September 1940) is a retired German speed skater. She competed at the 1960 Winter Olympics in the 1500 m and 3000 m events and finished in 22nd and 17th place, respectively. [1]
Personal bests: [1]
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