Mauer, Renata (1969–)
Mauer, Renata (1969–)
Polish shooter. Name variations: Renata Mauer-Rózanska or Rozanska. Born April 23, 1969, in Kryczki, Nasielsk, Poland.
Won a gold medal for 10m air pistol (40 shots) and a bronze medal for 50m rifle 3 positions at Atlanta Olympics (1996); won a gold medal for 50m rifle 3 positions at Sydney Olympics (2000); won Polish championship 21 times. Named Best Polish Sportsperson of the Year (1996).
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