1. Stefan Lindemann is the 2004 World bronze medalist, 2005 European bronze medalist, 2000 World Junior champion, and a seven-time German national champion.
11 Facts About Stefan Lindemann
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In 1995, at age 14, Stefan Lindemann made his first successful appearance in the international figure skating scene by placing fourth at the junior world championships.
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Stefan Lindemann placed fourth in the same event in 1997, second in 1999, and first in 2000, becoming the German champion.
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At the 2000 Sparkassen Cup, Stefan Lindemann injured his knee when he fell on a triple Axel in the short program.
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Stefan Lindemann tore a ligament in his right knee and pulled a muscle in his talocalcanean joint.
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In 2004, Stefan Lindemann became German champion and won the bronze medal at the World Championships in Dortmund.
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Stefan Lindemann is the most successful German figure skater in the men's single event since Norbert Schramm, who won silver in both 1982 and 1983 at the World championships.
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Stefan Lindemann returned to skating in 2009 and won the German title.
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Stefan Lindemann then placed 9th at the 2010 European Championship and represented Germany at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics.
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Stefan Lindemann retired from competitive skating right after the Olympics in 2010.
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Stefan Lindemann has become a coach, working in Berlin, and remains in the German army.