Ariane Friedrich
German high jumper and athlete
Born
January 10th, 1984
41 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Germany
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Competed in high jump events with a personal best of 2.06 meters. Achieved notable success in various international competitions, including the European Athletics Championships. Represented Germany at the Olympic Games and contributed to the sport at a national level. Transitioned from active competition to involvement in sports administration and coaching.
Won a silver medal at the 2009 European Athletics Championships
Competed in the 2008 Beijing Olympics
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