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Claudia Pechstein is a legendary German speed skater who has achieved remarkable success in her career. She is widely considered one of the greatest long-distance speed skaters of all time, and for good reason - Pechstein has won Olympic gold medals three times in a row, a feat that is unmatched in the sport.

In 1992, Pechstein made her Olympic debut in Albertville, France, where she won a bronze medal in the 5000m event. She went on to win one more bronze medals in the 3000m and a her first gold in the 5000m event at the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway.

But it was at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan, that Pechstein truly made history. She won gold, again, in the 5000m event, and silver in the 3000m event. Pechstein's dominance continued at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, where she won another gold medal in the 5000m event, as well as her first gold in the 3000m event, making her one of the most decorated Olympic athletes of all time.

Her three consecutive Olympic gold medals are a testament to her skill and dedication, and she will always be remembered as one of the greatest speed skaters of all time.

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