Personal Records
To put these personal records in perspective, the last column (WR) lists the official world records on the dates that Enke skated her personal records.
| Distance | Result | Date | Location | WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 m | 39.24 | 22 February 1988 | Calgary | 39.39 |
| 1,000 m | 1:17.70 | 26 February 1988 | Calgary | 1:18.11 |
| 1,500 m | 1:59.30 | 22 March 1986 | Medeo | 2:02.23 |
| 3,000 m | 4:17.76 | 5 December 1987 | Calgary | 4:16.85 |
| 5,000 m | 7:39.82 | 22 March 1986 | Medeo | 7:31.45 |
| Small combination | 168.272 | 22 March 1986 | Medeo | 171.760 |
| Mini combination | 168.271 | 14 February 1982 | Inzell | 168.387 |
| Sprint combination | 160.060 | 23 February 1986 | Karuizawa | 161.120 |
Note that Enke's personal record on the 500 m was not a world record because Bonnie Blair skated 39.10 at the same tournament (the 1988 Winter Olympics). Enke's personal record on the 1,000 m was not a world record either because (again at the same 1988 Winter Olympics) Christa Rothenburger skated 1:17.65 – 0.05 seconds faster.
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