Tanja Szewczenko
Figure skater and World Champion
Born
July 26th, 1977
48 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Germany
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Competed in figure skating during the 1990s and early 2000s. Achievements include winning the 1994 World Figure Skating Championships. Participated in the European Championships, securing multiple medals. Represented Germany at the 1998 Winter Olympics. Transitioned to television after retirement, becoming a presenter and choreographer.
Won the 1994 World Figure Skating Championships
Secured multiple medals at the European Championships
Competed in the 1998 Winter Olympics
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