About Gitta Escher
Born 1957. Gitta Escher is a German artistic gymnast.
Gitta Escher (later Sommer then Wagenknecht, born 18 March 1957) is a German former gymnast. She competed at the 1976 Summer Olympics in all artistic gymnastics events and won a bronze medal in the team competition. Individually she finished fifth in the vault and sixth in the floor exercise, balance beam and all-around.
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Who is Gitta Escher?
East German gymnast
When was Gitta Escher born?
Gitta Escher was born on 18 March 1957 in Nordhausen.
What is Gitta Escher's occupation?
Gitta Escher is an artistic gymnast.
What nationality is Gitta Escher?
Gitta Escher is German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gitta Escher. https://biography.guide/gitta-escher/
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