Andrea Thomas (German athlete)
| Andrea I. Thomas | |
|---|---|
| Born |
March 9, 1963 Güls |
| Nationality | German |
| Other names | Andrea Bersch |
| Occupation | Professional sprinter |
Andrea Irmgard Thomas, née Bersch (born 9 March 1963 in Güls) is a retired German sprinter who specialized in the 200 metres. At the 1987 World Championships in Athletics in Rome she finished fourth in 4x100 m relay for West Germany. At the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul she finished fourth in 4x100 m relay and 4x400 m relay. At the 1990 European Championships in Athletics in Split she won a silver medal in 4x100 m relay for West Germany together with Gabi Lippe, Ulrike Sarvari and Silke Knoll. In addition she finished eighth in 200 metres and fourth in 4x400 m relay.
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  West Germany | |||||
| 1987 | World Championships | Rome, Italy | 5th | 4 x 100 m | 43.30 |
| 1988 | European Indoor Championships | Budapest, Hungary | 13th (h) | 200 m | 23.87 |
| 1988 | Olympic Games | Seoul, South Korea | 13th (sf) | 200 m | 22.91 |
| 4th | 4 x 100 m | 42.76 | |||
| 4th | 4 x 400 m | 3:22.49 | |||
| 1990 | European Championships | Split, Yugoslavia | 8th | 200 m | 23.01 |
| 2nd | 4 x 100 m | 43.09 | |||
| 4th | 4 x 400 m | 3:25.16 | |||
| Representing Germany | |||||
| 1991 | World Indoor Championships | Seville, Spain | 4th | 200 m | 22.94 |
| 1992 | Olympic Games | Barcelona, Spain | 21st (qf) | 200 m | 23.19 |
| 5th | 4 x 100 m | 43.12 | |||
| (#) Indicates overall position in qualifying heats (h) quarterfinals (qf) or semifinals (sf) | |||||
References
- Andrea Thomas profile at IAAF
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