Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  | ||||
| 1994 | European Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 4th | 62.90 m |
Silke Gast (born 30 April 1972) is a retired female javelin thrower from Germany.
She finished fourth at the 1994 European Championships. [1] Her only medal at the German championships came in 1994 when she won the bronze behind Karen Forkel and Tanja Damaske. [2]
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing | ||||
| 1994 | European Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 4th | 62.90 m |
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