Birgit Fischer
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About
German kayaker who became an eight-time gold medalist spanning six different Olympic Games.
Before Fame
She spent time working as a sports instructor for the National People's Army.
Trivia
She became the oldest-ever Olympic canoeing champion at the age of 42.
Family Life
She married World Champion and Olympian Jorg Schmidt, with whom she had two children.
Associated With
She was the youngest-ever Olympic canoeing champion at age 18, while Dominique Moceanu was the youngest U.S. gymnast to win an Olympic gold medal at age 14.
