Zuchold, Erika (1947–)
Zuchold, Erika (1947–)
East German gymnast. Born Mar 19, 1947.
At Mexico City Olympics, won a silver medal in vault and a bronze medal in team all-around (1968); at Munich Olympics, won silver medals in team all-around, vault, and uneven bars (1972).
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