About Barbara Claßen
Lived 1957 – 1990 (aged 32). Barbara Claßen was a German judoka.
Barbara Claßen (23 November 1957 – 13 June 1990) was a German judoka. She won the bronze medal in the -72 kg class at the 1988 Summer Olympics, where women's judo appeared as a demonstration sport for the first time.
Claßen died at the age of 32, as a result of suicide.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Barbara Claßen?
German judoka (1957–1990)
When was Barbara Claßen born?
Barbara Claßen was born on 23 November 1957 in Grenzach-Wyhlen.
When did Barbara Claßen die?
Barbara Claßen died on 13 June 1990 in Grenzach-Wyhlen.
What was Barbara Claßen's occupation?
Barbara Claßen was a judoka.
What nationality was Barbara Claßen?
Barbara Claßen was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Barbara Claßen. https://biography.guide/barbara-classen/
MLA: "Barbara Claßen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/barbara-classen/.
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