Astrid Kumbernuss

Astrid Kumbernuss
Personal information
NationalityGerman
Born (1970-02-05) 5 February 1970
Grevesmühlen, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, East Germany
Years active1986-2004
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight89 kg (196 lb)
Sport
Country
  • East Germany (1986-1990)
  • Germany (1991-2004)
SportAthletics
EventShot put
ClubSC Neubrandenburg
Turned pro1986
Retired2004
Achievements and titles
Personal best21.22 m (1995)
Medal record
Women's athletics
Representing  Germany
Olympic Games
1996 AtlantaShot put
2000 SydneyShot put
World Championships
1995 GothenburgShot put
1997 AthensShot put
1999 SevilleShot put
European Championships
Representing  East Germany
1990 SplitShot put
Representing  Germany
1994 HelsinkiShot put

Astrid Kumbernuss (German pronunciation: [ˈas.tʁɪt ˈkʊmbɐˌnʊs] ; born 5 February 1970 in Grevesmühlen, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern) is a former German female shot putter and discus thrower.

Her career started at the SC Neubrandenburg sports club. Her greatest successes were gold medals at the 1995, 1997 and 1999 World Championships in Athletics, and the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. In 1997, she was awarded Athlete of the Year. In 1998, she gave birth to her son Philip, and retired from her sports career in 2005.