Gudrun Berend, married Wakan, (27 April 1955 in Eisleben – 22 August 2011 in Eisleben) was an East German hurdler. She represented the sports team SC Chemie Halle. She finished fifth at the 1974 European Championships, fourth at the 1976 Summer Olympics and won the bronze medal at the 1978 European Championships, the latter in a lifetime best of 12.73 seconds. Her personal best time of 12.73 seconds ranks her tenth among German 100 m hurdlers, behind Bettine Jahn, Gloria Uibel, Cornelia Oschkenat, Kerstin Knabe, Sabine Paetz, Johanna Klier, Annelie Ehrhardt, Kirsten Bolm and Heike Theele. References 1955 births 2011 deaths People from Eisleben People from Bezirk Halle East German female hurdlers Sportspeople from Saxony-Anhalt Olympic athletes of East Germany SC Chemie Halle athletes Athletes (track and field) at the 1976 Summer Olympics European Athletics Championships medalists