Biography of Katarina Witt

She is the most successful figure skater in history. Katarina Witt, the two-time Olympic gold medalist, four-time World Champion, and six-time European Champion, is the heart of the Katarina Witt Foundation. Because she is known for doing everything she does with care, passion and understanding, the work in her foundation will be carried out the same way, just as it is in all of her career activities, be it on the ice or on television.

Timeline

2005

 Started the Katarina Witt Foundation
1998

 Guest appearance in “Ronin” with Robert DeNiro
1996-2007

 Produced numerous ice shows on TV in the USA and Germany

ARD-Eiskunstlauf-Expertin
1996

 Guest appearance in the Blockbuster film “Jerry McGuire” with Tom Cruise
1988

 Olympic gold medal in Calgary, Canada
World Champion in Budapest, Hungary
European Champion, Prague, Czech Republic
1986

 European Champion, Copenhagen, Denmark
1985

 World Champion, Tokyo, Japan
European Champion, Göteburg, Sweden
1984

 Olympic gold medal in Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzogovena
World Champion, Ottawa, Canada
European Champion, Budapest, Hungary
1983

 European Champion, Dortmund, Germany
1965

 Born December 3rd,1965 in Staaken, Germany

Awards

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2008

Sport Image Award for Social Engagement
2007

BILD-Osgar for Outstanding Career
2005

Induction into the Hall of Fame of the Womens Sport Foundation
1999

Elected Female Athlete of the Century
1995

Co-Producer of the film “Die Eisprinzessin”
1994

Bambi Award for her Olympic Comeback
1990

Emmy Award for the film “Carmen on Ice”
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