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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