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Gudrun Pflüger

1972 – 2023

Austrian athletics competitor

Athletics competitor Cross-country skier Biologist
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About Gudrun Pflüger

Lived 1972 – 2023 (aged 50). Gudrun Pflüger was an Austrian athletics competitor, cross-country skier, biologist, mountain runner, professional athlete and author.

Gudrun Pflüger (18 August 1972 – 17 August 2023) was an Austrian mountain runner four-time winner of the World Mountain Running Championships (1992, 1994, 1995, 1996).

Biography After retiring from the World Cup in Mountain running and xc skiing, she moved to Chelsea Quebec and later travelled in British Columbia, Canada, engaging in the study and conservation of wolves. During one field trip, Pflüger was spotted by the wolves she was studying and lay prone in the grass in order to try and lure them closer.

Pflüger died in Radstadt on 17 August 2023, one day shy of her 51st birthday.

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Important facts

Born
18 August 1972, Graz
Birth century
20th century
Died
17 August 2023, Radstadt
Occupation
Athletics competitor, cross-country skier, biologist, mountain runner, professional athlete, author
Nationality
Austria
Education
University of Salzburg

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Gudrun Pflüger?

Austrian athletics competitor (1972–2023)

When was Gudrun Pflüger born?

Gudrun Pflüger was born on 18 August 1972 in Graz.

When did Gudrun Pflüger die?

Gudrun Pflüger died on 17 August 2023 in Radstadt.

What was Gudrun Pflüger's occupation?

Gudrun Pflüger was an athletics competitor, cross-country skier, biologist, mountain runner, professional athlete and author.

What nationality was Gudrun Pflüger?

Gudrun Pflüger was Austrian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gudrun Pflüger

· Wikidata: Q1553134

· DBpedia: Gudrun Pflüger

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