About Bärbel Köster
Lived 1957 – 2025 (aged 68). Bärbel Köster was a German kayaker and canoeist.
Bärbel Köster (later Madaus; 26 May 1957 – 10 September 2025) was an East German canoe sprinter who competed in the mid to late 1970s. She won a bronze medal in the K-2 500 m event at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal.
Köster also won four gold medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships with two in the K-2 500 m event (both 1974 and 1975) and two in the K-4 500 m event (both 1974 and 1975).
Köster died on 10 September 2025, at the age of 68.
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Who was Bärbel Köster?
East German canoe racer (1957–2025)
When was Bärbel Köster born?
Bärbel Köster was born on 26 May 1957 in Lübberstorf.
When did Bärbel Köster die?
Bärbel Köster died on 10 September 2025 in Neubrandenburg.
What was Bärbel Köster's occupation?
Bärbel Köster was a kayaker and canoeist.
What nationality was Bärbel Köster?
Bärbel Köster was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bärbel Köster. https://biography.guide/barbel-koster/
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