Curiosidades

Posed nude for the December 1998 issue of Playboy, which became the second sold-out issue of the magazine (the first one included photos of Marilyn Monroe).

Olympic figure skating champion in the ladies' singles event in 1984 and 1988.

Longtime companion of actor Richard Dean Anderson in the 1990s.

Was called "the most beautiful face of socialism".

Chosen by People magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the world (1990).

Was inducted into the World Figure Skating Hall of Fame (1995).

Made a one-year comeback to the competitive skating scene, appearing at the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, where she finished 7th.

Four-time gold medalist at the World Figure Skating Championships (1984, 1985, 1987, 1988).

Was elected deputy of East Germany's parliament "Volkskammer" for the young communists.

Last name is pronounced "Vitt".

Gold medalist at the European Figure Skating Championships in six consecutive years from 1983 to 1988.

During her competitive career, she was coached by Jutta Müller.

Appears in the infomercial, hosted by Paige Green and Rosalie Brown, for the "Leg Magic" fitness equipment. (2006)

Won the Jim Thorpe Pro Sports Award for her athletic achievements (1995).