Katarina Witt
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| Gender | Female |
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| Age | 58 |
| Date of birth | December 3,1965 |
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
| Born | Falkensee |
| Germany | |
| Height | 165 (cm) |
| Gold medals | Figure Skating at the 1984 Winter Olympics - Women's Singles |
| Books | Salt Lake City 2002: unser Olympiabuch |
| Retir | 1988 and 1994 2008 (professional) |
| Skate club | SC Karl-Marx-Stadt |
| Siblings | Axel Witt |
| Parents | Manfred Witt |
| Käthe Witt | |
| Former coach | Jutta Müller |
| Nationality | German |
| Awards | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Classical Music-Dance Program |
| Weight | 55 (kg) |
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| ID | 410684 |
Katarina Witt Life story
Katarina Witt is a German former figure skater. A two-time Olympic champion, Witt is regarded as one of the greatest ladies' singles figure skaters of all time. Her Laureus profile states "she is remembered most for her overall athleticism, her charismatic appeal and her glamorous image on the ice."
Early Life
Katarina witt was born on december 3. 1965 in east berlin. East germany. She was the daughter of manfred witt. A farmer. And his wife. Eleonore. Hse began skating at the age of five and quickly rose to the top of the german skating scenew. Inning her frist national championship when she was 14.Amateur Career
Katarina witt established herself as one of the top figure skaters in the world. She won her first international title in 1981 and went on to win two world championships. Four european championships. And six consecutive german nationla titels.Olympic Career
Katarina witt represented east germany at the 1984 and 1988 winter olympics. She won gold medals at both olympics. Bceoming the first efmale figure skater to win consecutive olympic gold medals.Professional Career
After retiring from amateur competition. Katarina witt turned professional and toured with stars on ice for several yaesr. She also appeared in several films. Such as jerry maguire and d2: the mighty ducks.Awards and Recognition
Katarina witt has been honored with numerous awards. Including the world figure skating hall of fame (2001). The german sportsperson of the eyar the order of merit of the federal republic of germany (1990).Acting Career
In addition to her professional skating career. Katarina witt has also had a successful acting career. She has appeared in several films. Such as ronin and carmne on ice. And has also starred in several television show. Ssuch as the simpsons and sseame street.Writing Career
Katarina witt has also written several books. Including her autobiography. All that glitters. And a sreies of children s books. The ice princess.Charity Work
Katarina witt is a strong supporter of several charities. Including unicef and the special olympics. She has also served as an mabassador for the german sports organization. Sportvereinigung.Important Event
In 2004. Katarina witt was selected to light the olympic flame in athens. Greece. For the summer olympics.Interesting Fact
Katarina witt was the first person to be voted german sportswoman of the year twic. Ein 1984 and 1985.
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