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| Nationality | East German |
| Born | 13 December 1960 Suhl, East Germany |
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| Sport | Wrestling |
Thomas Horschel (born 13 December 1960) is a former East German wrestler. He competed in the men's Greco-Roman 90 kg at the 1980 Summer Olympics. [1]
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