Carina Bär facts for kids
Bär in 2018
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Carina Bär (born January 23, 1990, in Heilbronn, Germany) is a very successful German rower. She is known for winning many medals in big rowing competitions. These include the Olympic Games, World Rowing Championships, and European Rowing Championships. Carina has been part of amazing teams that have even set world records.
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Carina Bär's Olympic Journey
Carina Bär has competed in two Olympic Games. She has won medals at both of them. This shows how skilled and dedicated she is in rowing.
Winning Gold in Rio
At the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Carina achieved her biggest dream. She was part of the German women's quadruple sculls team. This team included Annekatrin Thiele, Julia Lier, and Lisa Schmidla. Together, they rowed incredibly well and won the gold medal. It was a fantastic victory for Germany.
Silver Medal in London
Before her gold medal win, Carina had already proven herself. At the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, she also competed in the women's quadruple sculls. Her team earned the silver medal in that event. This was a great start to her Olympic career.
World Championship Wins
Carina Bär has also had a lot of success at the World Championships. These events bring together the best rowers from around the globe.
Setting a World Record
In 2014, Carina and her teammates made history. At the 2014 World Rowing Championships in Amsterdam, her team set a new world record. This record was for the women's quadruple sculls. The team included Annekatrin Thiele, Lisa Schmidla, and Julia Lier. Their amazing time was still the world's best in January 2019.
Other World Medals
Carina has won several other medals at the World Championships:
- Gold in 2013 at Chungjiu with Annekatrin Thiele, Julia Richter, and Britta Oppelt.
- Silver in 2015 at Aiguebelette with Annekatrin Thiele, Lisa Schmidla, and Marie-Catherine Arnold.
- Bronze in 2010 at Karapiro with Britta Oppelt, Julia Richter, and Tina Manker.
European Rowing Triumphs
Carina Bär has also been very successful in European competitions. She has won multiple gold medals at the European Championships.
In 2015 and 2016, Carina's team won the gold medal at the European Championships. The 2016 win was special because it happened in Germany, in Brandenburg. Her teammates were Annekatrin Thiele, Lisa Schmidla, and Marie-Catherine Arnold.
She also won a gold medal in 2013 in Seville. Her team for that victory included Annekatrin Thiele, Julia Richter, and Britta Oppelt. In 2010, she was part of the German team that won a silver medal at the European Championships.
Early Rowing Days
Carina Bär started showing her talent in rowing early on. Even at the junior level, she was winning big races.
In 2008, she won the World title in the women's Junior Single Sculls. This was a great achievement for a young rower. She also won medals at the World Under 23 Championships. She earned a bronze medal in 2009 and a silver medal in 2011. These early wins showed her future potential.
