| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Women's archery | ||
Representing  Germany | ||
| World Championships | ||
 | 2003 New York | Team |
Petra Dortmund (born 26 May 1959, Menden, Germany), is a retired German athlete who competes in compound archery. Her achievements include a gold medal at the 2002 European Grand Prix, and becoming the world number one ranked archer in February 2003. [1]
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