Silke Kraushaar-Pielach
German luger
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Silke Kraushaar-Pielach is a German luger. Luge is a winter sport where competitors ride a small sled in a supine position, steering with leg and shoulder movements. The sport originated in Austria and Germany and became an Olympic medal event in 1964. Kraushaar-Pielach competed in the Olympics, notably winning the 1998 Olympic championship and a silver medal in 2006. She was a successful competitor in the sport, which involves navigating icy tracks at high speeds.12
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