Woetzel, Mandy (1973–)

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Woetzel, Mandy (1973–)

German pairs skater. Name variations: Mandy Wötzel or Wotzel. Pronunciation: VERT-sul. Born July 21, 1973, in Chemnitz, Germany.

With Ingo Steuer, won a silver medal (1993, 1996) and a gold medal (1997) at World championships; won the European championship (1995); won a bronze medal at Nagano Olympics (1998); will also be remembered for a terrible spill at Lillehammer Olympics, slamming chin and chest on the ice; turned pro (1998).