Ellen van Langen
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| Gold | 1992 | 800 metres |
Ellen Gezina Maria van Langen (born February 9, 1966) is a former Dutch middle distance runner, who was born in Oldenzaal. Van Langen has a degree in economics at the University of Amsterdam. Before she started running, she played football.
At the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, she won the Olympic title in the 800 m in a time of 1:55.54, a time which remained her personal best. After her major achievement, she was plagued by various injuries. Her best result after 1992 was a 6th place at the 1995 World Championships. She retired from the sport in 1998.
| Olympic medalists in athletics (women) | Olympic Champions in Women's 800 m |
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Lina Radke | Lyudmila Shevtsova | Ann Packer | Madeline Manning | Hildegard Falck | Tatyana Kazankina | Nadezhda Olizarenko | Doina Melinte | Sigrun Wodars | Ellen van Langen | Svetlana Masterkova | Maria Mutola | Kelly Holmes |