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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).   
 
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).   
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Revision as of 13:27, 14 September 2017

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

Further Reading/Research