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Wolfgard Voss (nicknamed "Wölfi") was a talented German gymnast. She was born on June 24, 1926, in Oldenburg, Germany. Wolfgard was known for her skills in gymnastics and represented her country on the world stage.

She passed away on July 7, 2020, in Oldenburg, at the age of 94.

Who Was Wolfgard Voss?

Wolfgard Voss was a German athlete who specialized in gymnastics. She was born with the name Mönning, but later became known as Wolfgard Voss. Her nickname, "Wölfi," was a friendly way to refer to her.

Competing at the Olympics

Wolfgard Voss had the amazing opportunity to compete in the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland. The Olympics are a huge international sports event where athletes from all over the world come together to compete.

At the 1952 Summer Olympics, Wolfgard competed in seven different gymnastics events. This shows how skilled and versatile she was as a gymnast. Competing at the Olympics is a big achievement for any athlete.

Life and Legacy

Wolfgard Voss lived a long life, passing away at 94 years old in her hometown of Oldenburg. Her participation in the Olympic Games means she is remembered as one of Germany's Olympic athletes.

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