1. Rudi Cerne was born on 26 September 1958 and is a German TV presenter and former figure skater.
10 Facts About Rudi Cerne
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Rudi Cerne is the 1984 European silver medalist and a two-time West German national champion.
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Rudi Cerne competed at two Winter Olympics, finishing fourth in 1984.
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In 1987, Rudi Cerne married his wife Christiane, with whom he has a daughter.
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When he was six years old, Rudi Cerne was introduced to ice skating by his father, a former ice skater who had lost a leg in the war.
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Rudi Cerne was coached by Gunter Zoller and was a member of West Germany's national team in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
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Rudi Cerne was most known for his elegant style, which emulated that of John Curry, and his strong edging.
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Rudi Cerne won the German Figure Skating Championships in 1978 and 1980.
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In 1984 26-year-old Rudi Cerne entered the scene with a new attitude and consistent triple jumps due to intensive training.
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Rudi Cerne went on to finish 4th at the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia, having ranked third in the compulsory figures, sixth in the short program, and fourth in the free skate.