Andrea Pollack facts for kids
Andrea Pollack in 1977
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| Nationality | East German | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 8 May 1961 Schwerin, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, East Germany now Germany |
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| Died | 13 March 2019 (aged 57) Berlin, Germany |
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| Height | 1.66 m | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 61 kg | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Swimming | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Strokes | Butterfly, Freestyle | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | SC Dynamo Berlin | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Andrea Pollack (born 8 May 1961 – died 13 March 2019) was an amazing swimmer from East Germany. She was best known for her butterfly stroke. Andrea won many medals, including three Olympic gold medals.
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Early Life and Training
Andrea Pollack was born in 1961 in a city called Schwerin. She joined the SC Dynamo Berlin swimming club. This is where she trained to become a top athlete. Her hard work helped her prepare for big competitions.
Olympic Success
Andrea became famous at a young age. She was only fifteen when she competed in the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal. There, she won two gold medals.
Montreal 1976
- She won gold in the 200 meter butterfly race.
- She also won gold with her team in the 4×100 meter medley relay.
- Andrea also earned two silver medals at the Montreal Games.
Moscow 1980
Andrea continued her success at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow.
- She won another gold medal in the 4×100 meter medley relay.
- She also took home a silver medal in the 100 meter butterfly event.
World Records and Other Achievements
Andrea Pollack was not just an Olympic champion. She also set new world records. In 1978, she broke the world record for the women's 200 meter butterfly twice! She also won medals at other major swimming events:
- World Championships: In 1978, she won two silver medals and one bronze.
- European Championships: In 1977, she won two gold medals and one silver.
Later Life
Later in her life, Andrea and other swimmers from East Germany shared important information. They explained that they had been given certain substances without their full knowledge. This was a sad and unfair part of sports history at that time.
Andrea married Norbert Pinske, who was a cyclist. Their son, Michael Pinske, also became an athlete. He competed in judo at the 2008 Summer Olympics.
See also
In Spanish: Andrea Pollack para niños
- List of members of the International Swimming Hall of Fame
