Katarina Witt
Dates: December 3, 1965 -
East German figure skater who won the Olympic Gold medal in figure skating in 1984 and 1988. After her competitive career, she turned to skating performance.
Katarina Witt was the first woman skater to win an Emmy award.
Katarina Witt on the web
- Katarina Witt
Biography from the Encyclopedia Britannica. - Katarina Witt
A profile of Witt, including a biography and lists of competitions and performances. Includes a photograph.
About Katarina Witt
- Categories: figure skating Olympic gold medal
- Places: East Germany
- Period: 20th century
Also on this site
Bibliography
- Evelyn Kelly. Katarina Witt (Female Figure Skating Legends). Ages 9-12.
Videos
- The Ice Princess. 1995.
- Figure Skating Superstars: Katarina Witt and Friends. 1995.
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