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Heike Henkel (born May 5, 1964) is a German former athlete who competed in high jump events. Henkel was born in Kiel, Germany, and holds German nationality. Throughout her career, she has received numerous awards.
Henkel won a gold medal in high jump at the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona. In addition to her Olympic success, she secured gold medals at the 1991 World Championships in Tokyo and the 1991 World Indoor Championships in Sevilla. She also earned a gold medal at the 1990 European Championships in Split.
Notable achievements at the World Indoor Championships include a silver medal in 1993 in Toronto and a bronze medal in 1989 in Budapest. Henkel's accomplishments led her to be named the Women's Track & Field Athlete of the Year in 1991 and German Sportswoman of the Year in 1992.
Heike Henkel is partnered with Paul Meier.
