Becker, Sabine (1959–)

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Becker, Sabine (1959–)

East German speedskater. Born Aug 13, 1959, in Karl-Mark-Stadt (present-day Chemnitz), East Germany.

Won a bronze medal for 1,500 meters and a silver for the 3,000 meters at Lake Placid Olympics (1980); fled East Germany to West Berlin (1986); won national titles over single distances in West Germany; became a professional singer.

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