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Personal information | |
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Born | 15 May 1955 |
Occupation | Judoka |
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Country | East Germany |
Sport | Judo |
Weight class | –78 kg |
Achievements and titles | |
World Champ. | ![]() |
European Champ. | ![]() |
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Medal record | |
Profile at external databases | |
IJF | 54253 |
JudoInside.com | 5590 |
Updated on 20 June 2023. |
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