Treiber, Birgit (1960–)
Treiber, Birgit (1960–)
East German swimmer. Born Feb 26, 1960, in East Germany.
At Montreal Olympics, won a silver medal in 200-meter backstroke and a silver medal in 100-meter backstroke (1976); at Moscow Olympics, won a bronze medal in 200-meter backstroke (1980).
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