Katarina Witt - the symbol of Figure Skating

By its nature, it is the athlete, the most successful figure skater of all time. Known as the "Fire on Ice", Katarina Witt was represented in figure skating the former East Germany. For the first time won the title of European champion in 1983, Katarina became her six times in a row. In its arsenal of four gold medals and world champion two gold Olympic medals. Fans are always interested in what their favorite right now. On this and talk in the article.

How it all began?

Future skater Katarina Witt was born in an ordinary average family the time of socialism, December 3, 1965 in the city of Karl Marx. Now this city Himnits, he returned to the historical name. Katie's father, Manfred, managers of agricultural plant, my mother was a physiotherapist. Katarina have an older brother, Axel.

Figure skating, which is still a baby was fascinated Katharina began for her at the age of 6 years. Talented girl was lucky she got the group to the famous coach of Utah Mueller, who worked in the best tradition of dictatorial coaching school of the GDR. This iron will and the harsh requirements of the person, whose figure skater crying in the locker room. But this is a sport where you are, or lay out and win, or go away. Frau Mueller made from the figure skater Katarina Witt, the winner, who throughout his career in figure skating took a deserved reward only the highest standard.

In preparation for the Olympic Games in 1988, Katarina realized that her ice career draws to a close, it is likely this will be the last Olympic Games. She was only 22, but for the competition it was already "old" as a figure skater. She knew that the future of professional sports in the GDR there. There were no ice shows of which she dreamed. That's when she signed a contract with the sports officials: if it wins second Olympic gold, they give her the opportunity to participate in several concert programs abroad.

Retirement and return ...

After completing his career in amateur figure skating in 1988, Katarina does not leave figure skating. Now it professional: ice shows, movies, major US tours. She tries himself as a leading television. Since 1991, Catherine has worked in both German and US television as a professional figure skating.

But Catherine still felt too young to simply manage and monitor. Ice continued to beckon her, and she believed that he could still prove himself. And she succeeded, it would seem impossible, namely the return of professional ski camp in amateur skaters. The German championship in 1992, she came in second place, in 1994, she took eighth place at the European Championships and seventh at the Olympic Games in Lillehammer. On the podium of the winner it was not, but did it again in the pros. As a professional, she won the world title in 1992 in Paris.

In addition to achievements in sport

In addition to achievements in sport, in the biography of Katarina Witt have information that in 1995 she founded together with WITT Sports & Entertainment GmbH his own production company for the show on skates such as "Stars on Ice", "Champions on Ice" and "Winter magic". Katarina founded ice show "Snowflake", has created a sports and entertainment company, "With Witt Sports & Entertainment", introduced its own jewelry collection.

In 1998, she posed for "Playboy". With her as Covergirl was sold to the whole issue of the magazine last instance in the world. For the magazine it was the second record release after the photo shoot with Marilyn Monroe. Katharine actively participates since 2005 in which she created the Katarina Witt Foundation, which supports children and adolescents with disabilities.

Farewell Tour

In March 2008, she finally ended his career. All tickets in nine cities have been sold for performances ageless ice princess in her farewell tour through Germany. It was her last appearance as "active" on the ice skater. Once again, at 43, she confidently slid on the shiny surface of the ice, in the spotlight, enjoying the applause. Who is behind this point. Her performances on tour accompanied by a display on video screens rinks important moments of her career world, and she was again impressively demonstrated its skills and charisma. At this time, as she Katarina Witt said she "wants to hang up his skates" Finally, after nine shows in eight cities.

"I must tell you honestly that preparing such a tour and thought about everything, and then completely forgot that I have to say at the end Maybe, just thank you." - Katie Witt said, breathless and beaming.

What is now engaged Katarina Witt?

The most successful German figure skater finished his career. In an interview for one of the German magazine she said: "For the first time in my career I do not have a plan, I just want to have free time." She decided to stop the daily hard work, the eternal ice cold and sports nutrition. This freedom will mean a major change for the two-time Olympic champion. In addition to his work in the funds, production work, filming in TV shows and movies, Katarina Witt writes books. Of which were published: "So much of life," "With the ease of the form", "My years between manned and freestyle." As an Olympic expert ARD Katarina Witt worked with leading programs broadcast from the Olympic Games in 2018 in Phenchane in South Korea. But her personal life, she keeps largely out of public view.