Cathleen Tschirch

German Sprinter Olympic Competitor

Cathleen Tschirch - German Sprinter Olympic Competitor
Born

July 23rd, 1979
45 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Germany

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Participated in sprinting events, specializing in the 200 meters. Competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics held in Athens, representing Germany. Achieved numerous successes at national and international levels throughout the career.

Competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics

Won multiple national titles in sprinting

Participated in various European Championships

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