Liesel Schumann

Liesel Schumann (née Sireni; 10 August 1907 – 1967) was a German athlete who mainly competed in javelin throw. She won this event at the 1930 Women's World Games, setting an unofficial world record.[1] Domestically she held the German title in 1933 and placed second in 1930–1932.[4]

Liesel Schumann
Personal information
Born10 August 1907[1]
Died1967 (aged approximately 60)[2][3]
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)Javelin throw, shot put
ClubTB Schwarz-Weiß Essen[4]
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)JT – 43.35 m (1937)
SP – 9.60 n (1926)[1]
Medal record
Representing  Germany
Women's World Games
1930 PragueJavelin throw

References
  1. Liesel Schumann. trackfield.brinkster.net
  2. Athleten-S. DGLD.de
  3. Die Bayerische Leichtathletik-Chronik. blv-sport.de
  4. Leichtathletik – Deutsche Meisterschaften (Speerwerfen – Damen). sport-komplett.de
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