The German who recovered from a stroke to seal Olympic first
18 Apr 2026, 13:45 GMT
Topic: Sports
Source URL: https://www.dw.com/en/the-german-who-recovered-from-a-stroke-to-seal-olympic-first/a-76775080?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Kathrin Marchand was an elite rower for years before becoming a doctor. But a stroke at the age of 30 changed everything. Despite the challenges, she has now achieved something no other Olympian ever has.