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Ulrike Tauber

b. 1958

East German swimmer

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About Ulrike Tauber

Born 1958. Ulrike Tauber is a German swimmer.

Ulrike Tauber (born 16 June 1958) is a retired medley and butterfly swimmer from East Germany, who won the gold medal in the women's 400 m individual medley at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. There she also captured the silver medal in the women's 200 m butterfly. In the 1970s Tauber set numerous world records in the 200 m and 200 m individual medley.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Awards
Patriotic Order of Merit in Silver; International Swimming Hall of Fame

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Ulrike Tauber's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Ulrike Tauber?

East German swimmer

When was Ulrike Tauber born?

Ulrike Tauber was born on 16 June 1958 in Chemnitz.

What is Ulrike Tauber's occupation?

Ulrike Tauber is a swimmer.

What nationality is Ulrike Tauber?

Ulrike Tauber is German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ulrike Tauber

· Wikidata: Q268216

· DBpedia: Ulrike Tauber

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