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Carola Zirzow

b. 1954

East German canoeist

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About Carola Zirzow

Born 1954. Carola Zirzow is a German kayaker.

Carola Zirzow (born 15 September 1954, in Prenzlau) is an East German sprint canoer who competed in the mid-1970s. She won two medals at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal with a gold in the K-1 500 m and a bronze in the K-2 500 m events.

Zirzow also won three gold medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships with one in the K-2 500 m event (1975) and two in the K-4 500 m (1974, 1975).

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Carola Zirzow?

East German canoeist

When was Carola Zirzow born?

Carola Zirzow was born on 15 September 1954 in Prenzlau.

What is Carola Zirzow's occupation?

Carola Zirzow is a kayaker.

What nationality is Carola Zirzow?

Carola Zirzow is German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Carola Zirzow

· Wikidata: Q210656

· DBpedia: Carola Zirzow

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