Evelin Jahl
- January 4, 2024
- Athletics Competitor
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Evelin Jahl |
| Occupation | Athletics Competitor |
| Date Of Birth | Mar 28, 1956(1956-03-28) |
| Age | 68 |
| Birthplace | Annaberg-Buchholz |
| Country | Germany |
| Birth City | Saxony |
| Horoscope | Aries |
Evelin Jahl Biography
| Name | Evelin Jahl |
| Birthday | Mar 28 |
| Birth Year | 1956 |
| Place Of Birth | Annaberg-Buchholz |
| Home Town | Saxony |
| Birth Country | Germany |
| Birth Sign | Aries |
Evelin Jahl is one of the most popular and richest Athletics Competitor who was born on March 28, 1956 in Annaberg-Buchholz, Saxony, Germany. Evelin Jahl (née Schlaak and later Herberg, born 28 March 1956 in Annaberg-Buchholz, Saxony, East Germany) is a German former discus thrower, who won two Olympic gold medals representing East Germany.
In 1976 she won the women’s discus throwing event at the Montreal Summer Olympics defeating favourite and world record holder Faina Melnik. In 1978 she set a new world record and also won the European Championships. Two years later Jahl defended the Olympic title in Moscow, again relegating Vergova, also competing under her married name (Petkova), into second place. From 1980 until 2016 Jahl was the only discus thrower to defend her Olympic title and win two Olympic gold medals. Her feat was equalled by Sandra Perković of Croatia on 17 August 2016 at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
Evelin Jahl Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Athletics Competitor |
| House | Living in own house. |
Evelin Jahl is one of the richest Athletics Competitor from Germany. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Evelin Jahl 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
After the 1976 Olympics she married shot putter Norbert Jahl und competed under her married name for the rest of her sporting career. Shortly after her retirement, she married the swim trainer Harald Herberg but she soon divorced him.
She retired from throwing in 1982 after an injury. She later became GDR chairperson of a commission in the GDR track and field association DVfL.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5 ft 10 in |
| Weight | 185 lbs |
Evelin Jahl height 5 ft 10 in Evelin weight 185 lbs & body measurements will update soon.
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Facts & Trivia
Evelin Ranked on the list of most popular Athletics Competitor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Germany. Evelin Jahl celebrates birthday on March 28 of every year.