Pechstein appointed German speed skating allround national team coach

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2026-08-02

Berlin (dpa) - Claudia Pechstein, whose nine medals are Germany's most for a Winter Olympian, has been appointed national team coach for the allround speed skating team. The governing body DESG said on Sunday that Pechstein now has the job on a permanent basis after previously acting on an interim basis. Pechstein, 54, competed at eight Winter Games between 1992 and 2022, winning five gold, two silver and two bronze medals. She also has 42 medals......

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