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Kristin Otto

Kristin Otto is a former East German swimmer, becoming Olympic, World and European champion, multiple times. She is most famous for being the first woman to win six gold medals at a single Olympic Games, doing so at the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games. In long course, she held the world records in the 100 meter and 200 meter freestyle events. Otto was also the first woman to swim the short course 100 met…

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culture · East German swimmer · swimmer · journalist · athlete · also Kristin Otto, Otto

Born 7 February 1966 · Q156021

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Awarded Osgar (2002).
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Awarded International Swimming Hall of Fame (1993).
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2002· 1 entry

Jun 15, 2002Documented record84% confidence

Awarded Osgar (2002).

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1993· 1 entry

Jun 15, 1993Documented record84% confidence

Awarded International Swimming Hall of Fame (1993).

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1989· 1 entry

Jun 15, 1989Documented record84% confidence

Awarded East German Sportspersonality of the Year (1989).

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1988· 1 entry

Jun 15, 1988Documented record84% confidence

Awarded East German Sportspersonality of the Year (1988).

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1985· 1 entry

1985Source gives the year onlyDocumented record66% confidence

Fractured a vertebra, keeping her from competing for most of the year or to go to the European Championships

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1984· 1 entry

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Otto set a world record in the 200 meter freestyle

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1983· 1 entry

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Otto finished second in the 100 meter freestyle, following her fellow East German, Birgit Meineke

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1966· 1 entry

Feb 7, 1966Documented record86% confidence

Born 1966-02-07.

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