| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Women's rowing | ||
Representing  Germany | ||
| Olympic Games | ||
 | 2000 Sydney | Quad sculls |
| 2004 Athens | Quad sculls |
| World Championships | ||
| 1997 Aiguebelette | Double sculls |
| 1999 St. Catharines | Quad sculls |
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