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Born | Haiger, Hesse, West Germany | February 6, 1984
Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) |
Weight | 72 kg (159 lb) |
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Country | Germany |
Sport | Athletics |
Event(s) | Hammer throw |
Achievements and titles | |
Personal best(s) | 76.05 m (2012) |
Updated on 14 August 2012. |
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