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Klaus Köste

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East German artistic gymnast, politician, and university teacher (1943-2012)

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Klaus Köste was a German gymnast. He won a gold medal in the vault at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich. He competed for East Germany and won bronze medals in the team all-around event in three Olympics, in 1964, 1968 and 1972.

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2014International Gymnastics Hall of Fame
1972Patriotic Order of Merit in Silver

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Klaus Köste was a German gymnast. He won a gold medal in the vault at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich. He competed for East Germany and won bronze medals in the team all-around event in three Olympics, in 1964, 1968 and 1972. He was particularly strong on the horizontal bar, winning the 1971 and 1973 European championships and a bronze medal at the 1970 World championship in this event.

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Germany
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1943 to 2012 · aged 69
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17 languages

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