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Petra Thümer

East German swimmer · Germany · On the map · Athletes · Born 1961 · age 65

Petra Thümer is a former swimmer from East Germany. She won gold medals in the 400 m and 800 m freestyle at the 1976 Summer Olympics and the 1977 European Aquatics Championships. During her career she set five world records in the 400 m and 800 m freestyle.

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Patriotic Order of Merit in Silver
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In 1987 she was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame.

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Germany
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Athletes
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Born 1961 · age 65