Happy birthday! Katarina Witt turns 59 today

By Lori Macatee
Berlin
Last updated on December 3, 2024

The iconic and legendary athlete turns 59 on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024.

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Twice Olympic figure skating champion Katarina Witt is celebrating her 59th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed athletes of her generation.

Popular athlete-model-actress Katarina Witt has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 59th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Witt, a cultural icon

Born in Staaken on December 3, 1965, Katarina Witt's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in German history. Witt's not just a great athlete, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Katarina hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Katarina Witt as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 59.

Happy Birthday, Katarina, you're the best!