Claudia Rath

German heptathlete and Olympian

Claudia Rath - German heptathlete and Olympian
Born

April 25th, 1986
39 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Germany

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Competed in the heptathlon, representing Germany in multiple international competitions. Participated in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, achieving a personal best performance. Competed in the European Athletics Championships with notable results, establishing a reputation in the realm of athletics.

Placed 20th at the 2008 Beijing Olympics

Achieved a personal best of 6,485 points in heptathlon

Won a bronze medal at the 2007 European Indoor Championships

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