Overview

Birgit Fischer is a German canoeist who is considered one of the greatest canoeists of all time. She won eight Olympic gold medals and four silver medals across six different Olympic Games, spanning 20 years. Fischer’s dominance in the sport is unparalleled, and she is the only female athlete to have won Olympic gold in six different Games. Her remarkable career and numerous world championship titles have solidified her legacy in the world of canoeing.