Schmidt, Veronika

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Schmidt, Veronika

East German cross-country skier. Name variations: Veronika Hesse-Schmidt; Veronika Schmidt Hesse; Veronika Hesse. Born Veronika Schmidt in East Germany.

Won a bronze medal for the 4 × 5 km at Innsbruck Olympics (1976); won a gold medal for 4 × 5 km relay at Lake Placid Olympics (1980).

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