Katarina Witt
German figure skater
1965 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
German figure skater
Born
December 3, 1965
Age
~61 years
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
figure skater
GermanyBorn in Staaken
1965
Born in Staaken (1965-12-03)
1984
AwardEast German Sportspersonality of the Year
1988
AwardSilver Olympic Order
2007
AwardOsgar
Present
Age ~61
About
Katarina Witt is a German former figure skater. A two-time Olympic champion, Witt is regarded as one of the greatest ladies' singles figure skaters of all time. Her Laureus profile states that "she is remembered most for her overall athleticism, her charismatic appeal and her glamorous image on the ice."
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Who is Katarina Witt?+
Katarina Witt is a German former figure skater. A two-time Olympic champion, Witt is regarded as one of the greatest ladies' singles figure skaters of all time. Her Laureus profile states that "she is remembered most for her overall athleticism, her charismatic appeal and her glamorous image on the
What does the name Katarina mean?+
The name Katarina means "a female given name. Etymology: From the Αἰκατερίνη, name of a saint. First recorded in Sweden around 1200 as Katerina.". It is of Scandinavian origin.
When was Katarina Witt born?+
Katarina Witt was born on December 3, 1965.
Name Meaning
a female given name. Etymology: From the Αἰκατερίνη, name of a saint. First recorded in Sweden around 1200 as Katerina.
The name Katarina is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "a female given name. Etymology: From the Αἰκατερίνη, name of a saint. First recorded in Sweden around 1200 as Katerina.". It is traditionally a female name.
Other famous people named Katarina
Katarina — December 3, 1965
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Men
Eagle — vision, freedom, higher mind
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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