Barbara Krause facts for kids
Krause in 1979
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| Nationality | East German | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 7 July 1959 East Berlin, East Germany |
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| Height | 1.80 m | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 68 kg | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Spouse(s) | Lutz Wanja | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Swimming | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Strokes | Freestyle | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | SC Dynamo Berlin | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Barbara Krause (later Wanja) is a famous former freestyle swimmer. She was born on July 7, 1959, in East Berlin, which was part of East Germany at the time. Barbara became a very successful athlete, winning many medals and setting world records.
She is best known for her amazing performance at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow. There, she won three gold medals! She was the fastest in the 100-meter freestyle race and the 200-meter freestyle race. She also helped her team win gold in the 4x100-meter freestyle relay.
Barbara Krause held eight world records during her swimming career. This shows how incredibly fast and talented she was in the water. Her husband, Lutz Wanja, was also an Olympic swimmer from Germany.
Challenges in Sport
During Barbara Krause's time, some athletes in East Germany faced difficult situations. They were sometimes given substances that were not allowed in sports. This was done by their coaches without the athletes always knowing or agreeing. These substances were meant to make them perform better.
This practice was unfair to other athletes. It also went against the spirit of fair play in sports. Because of these concerns, Barbara Krause was not allowed to compete at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal. The team doctors were worried she might test positive for these substances.
Using these substances could also cause health problems for the athletes later in life. This situation highlights the importance of keeping sports fair and safe for everyone.
See also
- List of members of the International Swimming Hall of Fame
