Kristina Vogel
German Track Cyclist, Olympic Champion
Born
November 10th, 1990
34 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Germany
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Competed in track cycling, winning multiple medals in international competitions. Achieved significant success at the UCI Track Cycling World Championships, securing gold in the individual sprint event. Contributed to the German national team's success in various championships. In the 2016 Summer Olympics, won gold in both the sprint and team sprint events, highlighting exceptional skill and endurance. Trained rigorously to maintain peak performance and became a prominent figure in the sport.
Won two gold medals at the 2016 Summer Olympics
Secured multiple gold medals at UCI Track Cycling World Championships
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