8 times to participate in the Winter Olympics! German speed skater Peschstein set a record

German veteran Peschstein.

Beijing, February 5 (Xinhua) -- On the afternoon of February 5, the Beijing Winter Olympics speed skating women's 3000-meter competition was held at the National Speed Skating Hall. German veteran Peschstein made her debut and skated 4:17:16, making her the world's first female athlete to compete in eight Winter Olympics.

Peschstein first competed in the Winter Olympics at the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville, where she won 5 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze. By the end of this month, Peschstein will turn 50. (End)