Lauren Poetschka

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Lauren Elizabeth Poetschka (born 22 October 1974) is a retired Australian hurdler who specialized in the 400 metres hurdles.

She competed at the 1994 Commonwealth Games, the 1997 Summer Universiade, the 1999 Summer Universiade [ citation needed ] and the 2000 Summer Olympics without reaching the final. [1] [2]

Her personal best time was 55.37 seconds, achieved in March 2000 in Melbourne. [2]

She is a sister of Olympic sprinter Renee Poetschka. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Lauren Poetschka". Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 5 September 2016.
  2. 1 2 Lauren Poetschka at World Athletics OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg