Happy birthday! Katarina Witt turns 60 today

The iconic and legendary athlete turns 60 on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.

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Twice Olympic figure skating champion Katarina Witt is celebrating her 60th 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 60th 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 60.

Happy Birthday, Katarina, you're the best!

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