Lena Schöneborn
German pentathlete and Olympian
Born
April 11th, 1986
39 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Germany
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Competed in modern pentathlon, representing Germany. Achieved significant success by winning a gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Also secured a silver medal at the 2010 World Championships. Achievements in European Championships included multiple medals, demonstrating consistent performance and skill in all five disciplines of modern pentathlon.
Won gold at the 2008 Beijing Olympics
Secured silver at the 2010 World Championships
Earned multiple medals at European Championships
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