Gudrun Wegner
Olympic simmer
Died when: 49 years 323 days (598 months)Star Sign: Pisces
Gudrun Wegner (later Wünsche, 28 February 1955 – 16 January 2005) was a German swimmer.She competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in the 200, 400 and 800 m freestyle events; she won a bronze medal in the 400 m and finished fifth in 800 m.
Later she won one gold, one silver and two bronze medals in the 400 m medley and 800 m freestyle events at the 1973 World Aquatics Championships and 1974 European Aquatics Championships.
In 1973 she also set a world record in the 400 m medley.After retirement from competitions she graduated from the German Institute of Physical Education (DHfK) in Leipzig and worked as a coach.
The unification of Germany left her jobless.She briefly worked as waitress and then re-trained as social therapist.She died of cancer.