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References
- ↑ "Ulrike Winter Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 30 June 2017. Retrieved 11 December 2010.
- ↑ "Ulrike Vogt". Australian Olympic Committee. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
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