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How many Olympic medals does kayaker Birgit Fischer hold?
Answer
12
German kayaker Birgit Fischer won 12 Olympic medals (8 gold, 4 silver) across six different Olympic Games from 1980 to 2004.
💡 Did you know?
Only Larisa Latynina (18 medals) has won more Olympic medals than Fischer.
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- Kayaking
- Olympics
- Records
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