List of Famous people born in Germany

Karin Enke-Richter is a former speed skater, one of the most dominant of the 1980s. She is a three-time Olympic gold medallist, winning the 500 metres in 1980, the 1000 metres in 1984 and the 1500 metres in 1984. She won a total of eight Olympic medals.

Matthias Frings is a German journalist, TV presenter and writer. He was born in Aachen and spent his childhood there. He pursued English studies, German studies and linguistics at RWTH Aachen University. In 1974, Frings was a founding member of the gay student group Aachener Printenschwestern. After completing his university studies, Frings became a resident of Berlin. In the late 1970s, he was a member of theater group Zan Pollo.

Joachim Ernst, Duke of Anhalt was the last ruler of the Duchy of Anhalt.

Max Goldt is a German satirical author and musician.

Dieter Eilts is a German former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. After retiring as a player, he began a managerial career and also worked for SV Werder Bremen as director of the football academy.

Elke Schmitter is a German journalist, novelist, and poet.

Antonia Lottner is a German tennis player.

Yasmin Kwadwo is a German track and field athlete who competes in the sprints. Her personal best for the 100 metres is 11.29 seconds.

Nina Hemmer is a German freestyle wrestler. She competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro in the women's freestyle 53 kg division. She finished in 14th place after losing to Zhong Xuechun of China in the first round.

Max Straubinger is a German politician. Born in Simbach, Bavaria, he represents the CDU. Max Straubinger has served as a member of the Bundestag from the state of Bavaria since 1994.