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Christiane Knetsch

b. 1956

East German rower

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About Christiane Knetsch

Born 1956. Christiane Knetsch is a German rower.

Christiane Köpke ( Knetsch, born 24 August 1956) is a German rower who competed for East Germany. She won the Olympic gold medal at the 1976 Summer Olympics as well as four years later at the 1980 Summer Olympics. She was a member of SG Dynamo Potsdam / Sportvereinigung (SV) Dynamo.

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Awards
Patriotic Order of Merit in Silver

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Christiane Knetsch?

East German rower

When was Christiane Knetsch born?

Christiane Knetsch was born on 24 August 1956 in Brandenburg an der Havel.

What is Christiane Knetsch's occupation?

Christiane Knetsch is a rower.

What nationality is Christiane Knetsch?

Christiane Knetsch is German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Christiane Knetsch

· Wikidata: Q299886

· DBpedia: Christiane Köpke

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