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{{MedalBronze|[[1973 World Aquatics Championships|1973 Belgrade]] |100 m backstroke}}
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{{MedalSilver|[[1974 European Aquatics Championships|1974 Vienna]] |100 m backstroke}}
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{{MedalBronze|[[1974 European Aquatics Championships|1974 Vienna]] |4×100 m freestyle}}
{{MedalSilver|[[1977 European Aquatics Championships|1977 Jönköping]] |4×100 m medley}}
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'''Lutz Wanja''' (born 6 June 1956) is a retired German backstroke swimmer who a bronze medal at the [[1973 World Aquatics Championships]]. He also won three medals at [[LEN European Aquatics Championships]] in 1974 and 1977.<ref name=r1/> He competed at the [[1972 Summer Olympics|1972]] and [[1976 Summer Olympics]] in the 100 m and 200 m backstroke with the best achievement of fifth place in the 100 m backstroke in 1976.<ref name=r2/>
'''Lutz Wanja''' (born 6 June 1956) is a retired German backstroke swimmer who won a bronze medal at the [[1973 World Aquatics Championships]]. He also won three medals at [[LEN European Aquatics Championships]] in 1974 and 1977.<ref name=r1/> He competed at the [[1972 Summer Olympics|1972]] and [[1976 Summer Olympics]] in the 100 m and 200 m backstroke with the best achievement of fifth place in the 100 m backstroke in 1976.<ref name=r2/>


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After retirement, Wanja worked as a swimming coach and was involved in the [[Doping in East Germany|East German doping program]]. In particular, [[Jörg Hoffmann (swimmer)|Jörg Hoffmann]] admitted in 1988 that Wanja gave him the [[anabolic steroid]] [[Oral-Turinabol]].<ref>Matthias Krause (2 September 2012). [http://www.berliner-zeitung.de/archiv/joerg-hoffmann-springt-zu-frueh-und-fuehlt-sich-ungerecht-behandelt-zeitiges-ende-eines-arbeitstages,10810590,9384708.html Zeitiges Ende eines Arbeitstages]. Berliner Zeitung</ref><ref>Matthias Krause (2 September 2012). [http://www.berliner-zeitung.de/archiv/nach-verpasster-olympiaqualifikation-ueber-1-500-meter-muss-joerg-hoffmann-bei-der-em-seine-letzte-chance-nutzen-das-ende-der-ausreden-naht,10810590,9808286.html Das Ende der Ausreden naht]. Berliner Zeitung</ref>
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His wife, [[Barbara Krause]], is a German former Olympic swimmer.<ref name=r2/> Their son, Robert Wanja (born ca. 1983) is also a competitive backstroke swimmer.<ref>[http://www.maerkischeallgemeine.de/mazarchiv/detail.php?article_id=334104 Auf dem Rücken durchs Becken Robert Wanja ist nicht nur deutscher Jahrgangsmeister]. maerkischeallgemeine.de (2003-02-10).</ref>


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His wife, [[Barbara Krause]], is a German former Olympic swimmer.<ref name=r2/> Their son, Robert Wanja (born ca. 1983), is also a competitive backstroke swimmer.<ref>[http://www.maerkischeallgemeine.de/mazarchiv/detail.php?article_id=334104 Auf dem Rücken durchs Becken Robert Wanja ist nicht nur deutscher Jahrgangsmeister]. maerkischeallgemeine.de (10 February 2003).</ref>
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After retirement, Wanja worked as a swimming coach and was involved in the [[Doping in East Germany|East German doping program]]. In particular, [[Jörg Hoffmann (swimmer)|Jörg Hoffmann]] admitted in 1988 that Wanja gave him the [[anabolic steroid]] [[Oral-Turinabol]].<ref>Matthias Krause (2012-09-02). [http://www.berliner-zeitung.de/archiv/joerg-hoffmann-springt-zu-frueh-und-fuehlt-sich-ungerecht-behandelt-zeitiges-ende-eines-arbeitstages,10810590,9384708.html Zeitiges Ende eines Arbeitstages]. Berliner Zeitung</ref><ref>Matthias Krause (2012-09-02). [http://www.berliner-zeitung.de/archiv/nach-verpasster-olympiaqualifikation-ueber-1-500-meter-muss-joerg-hoffmann-bei-der-em-seine-letzte-chance-nutzen-das-ende-der-ausreden-naht,10810590,9808286.html Das Ende der Ausreden naht]. Berliner Zeitung</ref>


==References==
==References==
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<ref name=r1>[http://www.les-sports.info/natation-wanja-lutz-resultats-identite-s10-c2-b4-o198-w42904.html Lutz WANJA]. les-sports.info</ref>
<ref name="r1">[http://www.les-sports.info/natation-wanja-lutz-resultats-identite-s10-c2-b4-o198-w42904.html Lutz WANJA]. les-sports.info</ref>
<ref name=r2>[http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/wa/lutz-wanja-1.html Lutz Wanja]. sports-reference.com</ref>
<ref name="r2">[https://web.archive.org/web/20200417183031/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/wa/lutz-wanja-1.html Lutz Wanja]. sports-reference.com</ref>
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| NAME = Wanja, Lutz
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION = Swimmer
| DATE OF BIRTH = 6 June 1956
| PLACE OF BIRTH =[[Brandenburg an der Havel]], [[Germany]]
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Latest revision as of 01:05, 6 November 2024

Lutz Wanja
Wanja in 1977
Personal information
Born(1956-06-06)6 June 1956
Brandenburg an der Havel, East Germany
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight73 kg (161 lb)
Sport
SportSwimming
ClubASK Vorwärts Rostock
Medal record
Men's swimming
Representing  East Germany
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1973 Belgrade 100 m backstroke
European Championships
Silver medal – second place 1974 Vienna 100 m backstroke
Silver medal – second place 1977 Jönköping 4×100 m medley
Bronze medal – third place 1974 Vienna 4×100 m freestyle

Lutz Wanja (born 6 June 1956) is a retired German backstroke swimmer who won a bronze medal at the 1973 World Aquatics Championships. He also won three medals at LEN European Aquatics Championships in 1974 and 1977.[1] He competed at the 1972 and 1976 Summer Olympics in the 100 m and 200 m backstroke with the best achievement of fifth place in the 100 m backstroke in 1976.[2]

After retirement, Wanja worked as a swimming coach and was involved in the East German doping program. In particular, Jörg Hoffmann admitted in 1988 that Wanja gave him the anabolic steroid Oral-Turinabol.[3][4]

His wife, Barbara Krause, is a German former Olympic swimmer.[2] Their son, Robert Wanja (born ca. 1983), is also a competitive backstroke swimmer.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Lutz WANJA. les-sports.info
  2. ^ a b Lutz Wanja. sports-reference.com
  3. ^ Matthias Krause (2 September 2012). Zeitiges Ende eines Arbeitstages. Berliner Zeitung
  4. ^ Matthias Krause (2 September 2012). Das Ende der Ausreden naht. Berliner Zeitung
  5. ^ Auf dem Rücken durchs Becken Robert Wanja ist nicht nur deutscher Jahrgangsmeister. maerkischeallgemeine.de (10 February 2003).
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