Amelie Lux
Amelie Lux (born April 5, 1977 in Oldenburg (Oldb) ) is a former German windsurfer .
The windsurfer interrupted her career in 2006. The lightweight among surfers, 1.63 m at 51 kg, has fully concentrated on her training as a physiotherapist and started a comeback in 2009.
successes
- multiple German champion in the mistral and raceboard class
- Youth World Champion in 1994 and 1995
- Junior Sportswoman of the Year 1995
- 2 victories at Eurolymp regattas in the south of France in 2000
- Silver medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney
- 1st place in the Eurolymp ranking list 2000
- 2nd place in the world rankings in 2001 and 2003
- 1st place at Eurolymp Sailing Week of Athens 2001
- 3rd place at the SPA World Cup 2004
- 7th place at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens
- 13th place at the World Cup in Hyeres / France in April 2009
For winning the silver medal at the Olympic Games in Sydney she received - together with all German medal winners - the silver laurel leaf.
After the Kiel Week 2010, Amelie Lux took another sailing break because of her pregnancy.
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Lux, Amelie |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German windsurfer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | April 5th 1977 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Oldenburg (Oldb) |