Andreas Bauer
German ski jumper Olympic competitor
Born
January 21st, 1964
61 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Germany
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Competed in ski jumping during the 1980s and 1990s. Participated in the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo, representing Germany. Achieved notable success in various international competitions, contributing to the prominence of German ski jumping.
Competed in the 1984 Winter Olympics
Secured multiple wins in World Cup events
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