Figure skating icon Katharina Witt: From Berlin to the top of the world!

Figure skating icon Katharina Witt: From Berlin to the top of the world!

In the history of German sport, there are some famous names that remain unforgettable due to their outstanding achievements in figure skating and other sports. Katarina Witt particularly stands out, which is considered one of the most successful figure skaters in the world. Born in Berlin, in 1984 in Sarajevo and in 1988 in Calgary, the gold medal at the Olympic Games won and thus achieved global fame. For her part, she was not only voted the “athlete of the year”, but also awarded the “Golden Order of Merit of the GDR”. After her active career, she toured through North America, created impressive shows like "Carmen on Ice" and built up a successful company with her production company, such as

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WITT is not the only athlete who put Berlin on the world map of sport. Claudia Pechstein, one of the most successful ice skaters of all time, also contributed to the history. With a total of five Olympic gold medals and participating in eight Olympic games, she sets a record. Her political ambition even led her to the Bundestag election, where she was not victorious. One thing is certain: Both Witt and Pechstein express the creative power of sport from Berlin, whereby Witt remains constant in the spotlight, while Pechstein's success is often in the shade, such as rbb24 reports .

The list of successful athletes does not end with these two women. Minerva Hase, who trains in the pair run, is also part of the world leaders. The Berlin athlete and her partner Nikita Volodin are a strong team and show that Berlin sport is still characterized today. Or let's take Jamanka, a former athlete who turned to bobs and became the Olympic champion in 2018. Their change testifies to unshakable ambition and extraordinary talent. These athletes represent the best that the capital has to offer and their stories inspire a new generation of athletes.

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