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Jan Schäfer

b. 1974

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About Jan Schäfer

Born 1974. Jan Schäfer is a German canoeist.

Jan Schäfer (born 18 October 1974 in Dresden) is a German sprint canoer who competed from the late 1990s to the mid-2000s. Competing in two Summer Olympics, he won a silver medal in the K-4 1000 m event at Sydney in 2000.

Schäfer also won a bronze medal in the K-2 1000 m event at the 1999 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships in Milan.

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Who is Jan Schäfer?

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When was Jan Schäfer born?

Jan Schäfer was born on 18 October 1974 in Dresden.

What is Jan Schäfer's occupation?

Jan Schäfer is a canoeist.

What nationality is Jan Schäfer?

Jan Schäfer is German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jan Schäfer

· Wikidata: Q90756

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