Börner, Jacqueline (1965–)
Börner, Jacqueline (1965–)
East German speedskater. Name variations: Boerner or Borner. Born Mar 30, 1965, in Wismar, East Germany.
Placed 3rd in all-around at European championships (1987, 1989) and 2nd (1990); won World championship for all-around (1990); side-lined when hit by a car while on a training bike (Aug 1990–92); won a gold medal for the 1,500 meters at Albertville Olympics (1992).
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