Herschmann, Nicole (1975–)
Herschmann, Nicole (1975–)
German bobsledder and track-and-field athlete. Born Oct 27, 1975, in Rudolstadt, Germany.
With Susi-Lisa Erdmann, won a bronze medal for the two-man bobsleigh at Salt Lake City Olympics (2002), the 1st women's bobsleigh competition in Winter Games history; also competes in the long jump.
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