 Birgit Peter (first from left) in 1985 | ||
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Women's rowing | ||
| Olympic Games | ||
Representing  East Germany | ||
 | 1988 Seoul | Double sculls |
Representing  Germany | ||
| 1992 Barcelona | Quadruple sculls |
| World Rowing Championships | ||
| Representing East Germany | ||
| 1985 Hazewinkel | Quadruple sculls |
| 1990 Tasmania | Single scull |
 | 1989 Bled | Single scull |
Birgit Peter (born 27 January 1964) [1] is a German rower and double Olympic gold medalist.
Peter was born in Potsdam, East Germany. She competed for the SG Dynamo Potsdam / Sportvereinigung (SV) Dynamo, and she won medals at various international rowing competitions. [2] [3] [4] In October 1986, she was awarded a Patriotic Order of Merit in gold (first class) for her sporting success. [5] The Olympic gold medal that she won in 1988 in the double sculls teamed up with Martina Schröter was the 500th Olympic medal won by East Germany. [6]
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