Birth of Lina Radke in Karlsruhe on October 18, 1903.
Lina Radke, a pioneering figure in women's athletics, was born on October 18, 1903, in Karlsruhe, Germany. Her early life in a rapidly industrializing Germany set the stage for her future achievements. Growing up at a time of significant social change, Radke's interest in athletics would go on to challenge and redefine gender roles in sports.