Kerstin Gerschau (later Kurrat, born 26 January 1958) is a retired

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. She competed at the

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in all artistic gymnastics events and won a bronze medal in the team competition. Her best individual result was seventh place on uneven bars. She won a silver on the floor and a bronze all-around at the 1973 European championships. Her father Helmut was a national gymnastics coach. After retiring from competitions, she studied choreography at the Theater Academy in Leipzig and received a degree in physical education from the German College of Physical Education. In 1978, she married

Klaus-Dieter Kurrat Klaus-Dieter Kurrat (born 16 January 1955 in Nauen, Brandenburg) is a former East German athlete who competed mainly in the 100 metres. He was a European Junior 100/200 metre champion in 1973. He was twice East German 100 Metres Champion, a ...

, a German sprinter who also competed at the 1976 Olympics; they have three children. Since 1990 she runs her dance studio in Teltow.

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