Ulrike Tauber

German swimmer and Olympic competitor

Ulrike Tauber - German swimmer and Olympic competitor
Born

June 16th, 1958
67 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Germany

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Competed in international swimming events during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Participated in the 1976 Summer Olympics and won several medals in European Championships. Specialized in freestyle and individual medley events, achieving notable success at various competitions.

Competed in the 1976 Summer Olympics

Won medals at European Championships

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