Personal information | |
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Nationality | German |
Born | Riesa, East Germany | 22 June 1972
Height | 182 cm (6 ft 0 in) |
Weight | 71 kg (157 lb) |
Sport | |
Country | Germany |
Sport | Middle-distance running |
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