Karen Botha, née Kruger (born 17 January 1967) is a German athlete. She competed in the women's long jump at the 1992 Summer Olympics.[1]

Karen Botha
Personal information
NationalitySouth African
Born (1967-01-17) 17 January 1967 (age 59)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event
Long jump
Medal record
Women's athletics
Representing  South Africa
African Championships
Gold medal – first place1992 Belle Vue Harel4×100 m
Gold medal – first place1992 Belle Vue HarelLong jump

Personal life

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She married Naas Botha in 1991. They have three children.

She has Crohn's disease.[2]

References

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  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Karen Botha Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2017.
  2. "Karen Botha has Crohn's disease".
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