Updated Feb 14, 2026
Details
Birthday
(Wednesday)
Birthplace
Height
173 cm (5'8")
Nationality
Sport
Competitive Swimming
Languages
German
Zodiac Sign
♊ Gemini
Chinese Zodiac
猪 Pig
Popularity
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Ulrike Richter: East German swimmer.
Born in Görlitz (age 66).
2 awards including International Swimming Hall of Fame.
Stands 5′8″ tall.
AWARDS (2)
B
International Swimming Hall of Fame
WON
B
Patriotic Order of Merit in Gold
WON
Biography
Ulrike Richter is a German former swimmer who competed for East Germany in the 1970s. At the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal she won three gold medals. She received two gold medals at the 1973 World Aquatics Championships, and two in 1975. Richter set 14 world records during her career, in 100 m backstroke, 200 m backstroke, and medley relay. She was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 1983.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Ulrike Richter?
Ulrike Richter is 66 years old, born on .
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Ulrike Richter was born in Görlitz.
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