Antje Möldner-Schmidt
German middle-distance runner, Olympian
Born
June 13th, 1984
41 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Germany
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Competed in middle-distance and long-distance events. Specialized in the 3000 meters steeplechase. Represented Germany at international competitions. Achieved notable success at the European Championships. Participated in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, finishing 9th in the 3000 meters steeplechase. Also competed in various national and European events, securing medals and personal records.
Finished 9th at the 2008 Beijing Olympics
Won silver at the 2006 European Championships
Set personal record of 9:13.83 in 3000m steeplechase
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