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[[File:karenbuttnerjanz.png|200px|thumb|left|Karen Buttner-Janz]]

==Country==

Germany

==Birth - Death==

1952 -

==Occupation==

Medicine

==Notable Achievements==

Olympic Silver, World Champion

==Description==

Medical doctor and orthopedist, who was dismissed from her position as Chief Physician when it was discovered she was LGBTQ.  Former artistic gymnast who won Olympic Silver in 1968, Olympic Gold in 1972, and World Champion in 1970.  Member, International Gymnastics Hall of Fame.  Past President, International Society for the Advancement of Spinal Surgery (2008-2009).   

==See Also==

* [[World Sports Champions Who Identify as LGBTQ]]
* [[Prominent Medical Practitioners Who Identify as LGBTQ]]
* [[LGBTQ Athletes Who Have Won Olympic Gold]]
* [[Hall of Famers Who Identify as LGBTQ]]

==Further Reading/Research==

* http://www.berliner-zeitung.de/magazin/karin-buettner-janz-die-kaempferin,10809156,23478212.html
* http://www.isass.org/h/board_of_directors_karin_buttner-janz.html
* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqg6AcYEs5E