Leni Schmidt was a German athlete who competed mainly in the 100 metres. She was born and died in Bremen. Leni Schmidt (Germany) set the women's 100 m world record of 12.4 in Leipzig, Germany on August 30, 1925. It stood 12 months, until Gundel Wittmann's 12.4 on August 22, 1926 (equalling it). Wiki link