Barbara Claßen
German judoka (1957–1990)
芭芭拉·克拉森 · バルバラ・クラッセン
- Born
- 23 November 1957, Grenzach-Wyhlen
- Died
- 13 June 1990, Grenzach-Wyhlen
- Citizenship
- Germany
- Sport
- judo
- Occupation
- judoka
Barbara Claßen (23 November 1957 – 13 June 1990) was a German judoka. She won the bronze medal in the -72 kg class at the 1988 Summer Olympics, where women's judo appeared as a demonstration sport for the first time.
Claßen died at the age of 32, as a result of suicide.
Awards and honours
- Silbernes Lorbeerblatt
External links
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