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| Born | 18 August 1995 Rathenow, Germany | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country |  Germany | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Paralympic athletics | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Disability class | T13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | 100 metres 200 metres Long jump | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | BPRSV Cottbus | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coached by | Ralf Paulo | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Janne Sophie Engeleiter was born on 18 August 1995, in Rathenow, Germany. [1] She is a German Paralympic athlete, who competes in sprinting and long jump events at international elite events. She is also a multiple European medalist in 100 metres. [2] [3]
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