Oberhoffner, Ute
Oberhoffner, Ute
East German luge athlete. Born Ute Weiss in East Germany.
Won a bronze medal at Sarajevo Olympics (1984) and a silver medal at Calgary Olympics (1988), both for singles; at World championships, won bronze medals (1983, 1987, 1989); was European champion (1988).
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