Tanja Szewczenko

Figure skater and World Champion

Tanja Szewczenko - Figure skater and World Champion
Born

July 26th, 1977
47 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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