 Schwarz in 2008 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 22 August 1983 Berlin, Germany |
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 1⁄2 in) [1] |
| Weight | 83 kg (13 st 1 lb; 183 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Germany |
| Sport | Speed skating |
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