| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 June 1970 Ulm, West Germany |
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) |
| Weight | 52 kg (115 lb) (1996) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event | 400 metres hurdles |
| Club | Sol Fuerza |
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Her personal best in the event is 55.45 seconds (Monachil 1996).
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