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Dieter Meinel
East German cross-country skier
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dead
- born
- 1949
- died
- 2026
- age at death
- 76
- known for
- cross-country skier
1949 – 2026
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who dieter meinel is
Dieter Meinel was an East Germany cross-country skier who competed in the 1970s. He earned a gold medal in the 4 x 10 km at the 1974 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Falun. His best Olympic finish was 33rd twice in the 30 km and 50 km events in the 1976 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck.
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