Torsten Voss
German decathlete and bobsledder
Born
March 24th, 1963
62 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Germany
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Competed in decathlon and bobsleigh events. Achieved international recognition in athletics during the 1980s. Represented East Germany in multiple competitions and contributed to the bobsleigh team. Earned a bronze medal at the 1983 World Championships in Athletics. Later transitioned to bobsleigh, competing successfully at the World Cup level.
Won a bronze medal at the 1983 World Championships in Athletics
Competed in bobsleigh events at the World Cup
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