1. Gunda Niemann-Stirnemann is a German former speed skater.
10 Facts About Gunda Niemann-Stirnemann
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Gunda Niemann-Stirnemann is a three-time Olympic gold medallist, winning the 3000 metres in 1992 and 1998 and the 5000 metres in 1992.
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Gunda Niemann-Stirnemann changed her name to Gunda Niemann after her marriage in 1991 to judoka Detlev Niemann.
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Gunda Niemann-Stirnemann changed her name to Niemann-Stirnemann after marrying her Swiss long-time manager, Oliver Stirnemann, on 11 July 1997.
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Gunda Niemann-Stirnemann dominated women's speed skating for several years, especially on the longer distances.
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Gunda Niemann-Stirnemann has competed in four Olympics, from 1988 to 1998, and won eight Olympic medals.
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Gunda Niemann-Stirnemann has a record number of 98 World Cup single distance victories and has won 19 overall World Cup titles.
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Gunda Niemann-Stirnemann left speed skating in 2001 to give birth to a daughter, but later returned to competition.
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Gunda Niemann-Stirnemann skated in Olympic, World, World Cup, European and national championships to 215 medals, thereof 163 gold medals.
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Gunda Niemann-Stirnemann's highest ranking on the Adelskalender was the first place.