Ulrike Tauber
German swimmer and Olympic competitor
Born
June 16th, 1958
66 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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