Grethe Grünberg

Estonian ice dancer and competitor

Grethe Grünberg - Estonian ice dancer and competitor
Born

December 17th, 1988
36 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Estonia

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An accomplished ice dancer representing Estonia, participated in various international competitions. Partnered with Oskar Nisser, competed at the European Championships and World Championships. The duo achieved significant rankings, showcasing talent in both compulsory dance and free dance categories. Competed in national championships, securing podium finishes and contributing to the development of ice dancing in Estonia.

Competed at European Championships

Competed at World Championships

Won multiple national titles

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