About Jan Hoffmann
Born 1955. Jan Hoffmann is a German figure skater, physician, figure skating judge and orthopedist.
Jan Hoffmann (born 26 October 1955) is a German figure skater who represented East Germany in competition. A four-time Olympian, he is the 1980 Olympic silver medalist, the 1974 & 1980 World Champion, and a four-time (1974, 1977–1979) European Champion.
Personal life Jan Hoffmann was born on 26 October 1955 in Dresden, East Germany. Finishing ahead of Volkov and Canada's Toller Cranston, he stood atop the world podium for the first time. Later that year, he injured his knee on the trampoline.
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Who is Jan Hoffmann?
East German figure skater
When was Jan Hoffmann born?
Jan Hoffmann was born on 26 October 1955 in Dresden.
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Jan Hoffmann is a figure skater, physician, figure skating judge and orthopedist.
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Jan Hoffmann is German.
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