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Renate Rudolph (born 24 November 1949) is a former East German handball player who competed in the 1980 Summer Olympics.
In 1980, she won the bronze medal with the East German team.
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Renate Rudolph (born 24 November 1949) is a former East German handball player who competed in the 1980 Summer Olympics.
In 1980, she won the bronze medal with the East German team.
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