Personal information | |
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Born | October 6, 1982 |
Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) |
Weight | 88 kg (194 lb) |
Sport | |
Country | Germany |
Sport | Athletics |
Event | Javelin |
Updated on 11 August 2012 |
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