Kristin Otto

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Kristin Otto is a former East German swimmer, becoming Olympic, World and European champion, multiple times. She is most famous for being the first woman to win six gold medals at a single Olympic Games, doing so at the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games. In long course, she held the world records in the 100 meter and 200 meter freestyle events. Otto was also the first woman to swim the short course 100 meter backstroke in under a minute, doing so at an international short course meet at Indiana University in 1983.

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A female given name from Ancient Greek, a variation of Christine, of mostly American use.. Etymology: Borrowed in the 20th century from Kristin, a variant of Christina.

The name Kristin is of English origin, meaning "A female given name from Ancient Greek, a variation of Christine, of mostly American use.. Etymology: Borrowed in the 20th century from Kristin, a variant of Christina.". It is traditionally a female name.

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