Richter, Ulrike (1959–)
Richter, Ulrike (1959–)
East German swimmer. Born June 17, 1959, in East Germany.
Won gold medals for the 100-meter backstroke, 200-meter backstroke, and 4 × 100-meter medley relay at Montreal Olympics (1976); held World record for 100-meter backstroke at 1:01.51 (1976); held World record for 4 × 100-meter relay at 4:07.95 (1976); won World championship for 100-meter backstroke (1973, 1975).
See also Women in World History.
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