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East German rower From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Birgit Peter (born 27 January 1964)[1] is a German rower and double Olympic gold medalist.
![]() Birgit Peter (first from left) in 1985 | ||
Medal record | ||
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Women's rowing | ||
Olympic Games | ||
Representing ![]() | ||
![]() | 1988 Seoul | Double sculls |
Representing ![]() | ||
![]() | 1992 Barcelona | Quadruple sculls |
World Rowing Championships | ||
Representing ![]() | ||
![]() | 1985 Hazewinkel | Quadruple sculls |
![]() | 1990 Tasmania | Single scull |
![]() | 1989 Bled | Single scull |
Peter was born in Potsdam, East Germany. She competed for the SG Dynamo Potsdam / Sportvereinigung (SV) Dynamo, and she won medals at various international rowing competitions.[2][3][4] In October 1986, she was awarded a Patriotic Order of Merit in gold (first class) for her sporting success.[5] The Olympic gold medal that she won in 1988 in the double sculls teamed up with Martina Schröter was the 500th Olympic medal won by East Germany.[6]
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