Birgit Peter
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Birgit Peter (born 27 January 1964) is a German rower and double Olympic gold medalist.
Birgit Peter (born 27 January 1964) is a German rower and double Olympic gold medalist.
Life and career
Peter was born in Potsdam, East Germany. She competed for the SG Dynamo Potsdam / Sportvereinigung (SV) Dynamo, and she won medals at various international rowing competitions. In October 1986, she was awarded a Patriotic Order of Merit in gold (first class) for her sporting success. The Olympic gold medal that she won in 1988 in the double sculls teamed up with Martina Schröter was the 500th Olympic medal won by East Germany.
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