Fabian Hambüchen
German Olympic gold medal gymnast
Born
October 25th, 1987
37 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Germany
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A prominent gymnast from Germany, competed in artistic gymnastics. Won the gold medal in the men's horizontal bar at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics. Achieved multiple titles at the World Championships, highlighting exceptional skills and consistency in performances. Retired after a successful career, leaving a significant mark in gymnastics history.
Gold medalist in men's horizontal bar at the 2016 Olympics
Multiple World Championship medals
European Championship titles
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