Astrid Strauss Explained

Astrid Strauss
Nationality:East German
Birth Date:24 December 1968
Birth Place:East Berlin, East Germany[1]
Weight:82kg (181lb)
Strokes:Freestyle
Club:Berliner TSC

Astrid Strauss or, rarely, Strauß (born 24 December 1968 in Berlin) is a former freestyle swimmer from East Germany, who won the silver medal in the 800 m freestyle at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea.

In May 1992, she tested positive for testosterone and was suspended from competition.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Astrid Strauss. https://web.archive.org/web/20200417163955/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/st/astrid-strauss-1.html. dead. 17 April 2020. Sports Reference. 3 June 2017.
  2. Ewald. Russ. Germany Is Tops In Europe. Swimming World. September 1993. 34. 9. 43. 3 June 2017.