Thomas Andergassen | |
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Country represented | Germany |
Born | Lindau im Bodensee, West Germany | 20 February 1980
Discipline | Men's artistic gymnastics |
Level | Senior International Elite (Germany national team) |
Years on national team | 2004-2008 |
Thomas Andergassen (born 20 February 1980) is a German male artistic gymnast, representing his nation at international competitions. He participated at the 2004 Summer Olympics and at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. [1] He also competed at world championships, including the 2006 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships and 2007 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships. [2]
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