Neumannova, Katerina (1973–)
Neumannova, Katerina (1973–)
Czech cross-country skier and mountain biker. Name variations: Katerina Neumann; Katerina Neumannová. Born Feb 15, 1973, in Pisek, Czechoslovakia (now Czech Republic); children: daughter Lucia (b. 2003).
Competed as a mountain biker in the Atlanta Summer Olympics (1996); won a silver medal in 5 km classical cross-country race at Nagano Winter Olympics with a time of 17:42.7, and took a bronze for 10 km pursuit (1998); at World Championships, placed 3rd in 15 km freestyle (1997) and 3rd at 5 km classic (1999); won a bronze medal in 15 km freestyle at Salt Lake City Olympics (2002); had 3 World Cup wins (2004); won a gold medal for 30 km free and a silver medal for 15 km pursuit at Torino Olympics (2006).
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