Waltraud Kretzschmar: Biography, Facts and Career
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Waltraud Kretzschmar (née Hermann then Czelake, 1 February 1948 in Kloster Lehnin – 7 February 2018) was an East German handball player who competed in the 1976 Summer Olympics and in the 1980 Summer Olympics. In the 1970s, she was considered the best and most successful handball player in the world. In 1976 she won the silver medal with the East German team. She played three matches including the final and scored eight goals. Four years later she won the bronze medal as a member of the East German. She played one match and scored one goal. Kretzschmar married her coach, Peter Kretzschmar, in 1972. They lived in Schöneiche near Berlin. She died unexpectedly on 7 February 2018 and was buried in Leipzig in a family grave. Stefan Kretzschmar is their son.
Quick facts about Waltraud Kretzschmar
- Full name: Waltraud Kretzschmar
- Born: 1948-02-01
- Nationality: Germany
- Known as: Creator
- Wikidata ID: Q2547628
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Who is Waltraud Kretzschmar?
Waltraud Kretzschmar (née Hermann then Czelake, 1 February 1948 in Kloster Lehnin – 7 February 2018) was an East German handball player who competed in the 1976 Summer Olympics and in the 1980 Summer Olympics.
What nationality is Waltraud Kretzschmar?
Waltraud Kretzschmar is Germany.
When was Waltraud Kretzschmar born?
Waltraud Kretzschmar was born on 1948-02-01.
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