Claudia Pechstein: Biography, Facts and Career
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Claudia Pechstein (German pronunciation: [ˈklaʊdi̯a ˈpɛçʃtaɪn]; born 22 February 1972) is a retired German speed skater. She has won five Olympic gold medals. With a total of nine Olympic medals, five gold, two silver, and two bronze, she was previously the most successful Olympic speed skater, male or female, of all time, (later superseded by Ireen Wüst during the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang). Pechstein is the most successful German Winter Olympian of all time. After the World Championships in Norway in February 2009, Pechstein was accused of blood doping and banned from all competitions for two years.
Quick facts about Claudia Pechstein
- Full name: Claudia Pechstein
- Born: 1972-02-22
- Nationality: Germany
- Known as: Creator
- Wikidata ID: Q57415
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Who is Claudia Pechstein?
Claudia Pechstein (German pronunciation: [ˈklaʊdi̯a ˈpɛçʃtaɪn]; born 22 February 1972) is a retired German speed skater.
What nationality is Claudia Pechstein?
Claudia Pechstein is Germany.
When was Claudia Pechstein born?
Claudia Pechstein was born on 1972-02-22.
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