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Julia Fischer (athlete)
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Julia Fischer (athlete)

Julia Fischer, German discus thrower
Julia Harting (née Fischer; born 1 April 1990 in Berlin) is a German athlete who specialises in the discus throw. She won the silver medal at the 2016 European Championships, and has represented Germany at two Olympics (2012 and 2016).She was a u18 World Champion in 2007.Fischer represented Germany at the 2012 European Athletics Championships where she finished 5th in the discus event with a throw of 62.10 metres. She also finished in 5th at the 2015 World Championships.Julia Harting is married to German discus thrower Robert Harting.

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Events on 1990

  • 20May

    Romania

    The first post-Communist presidential and parliamentary elections are held in Romania.
  • 2Aug

    Gulf War

    Iraq invades Kuwait, eventually leading to the Gulf War.
  • 8Aug

    Gulf War

    Iraq occupies Kuwait and the state is annexed to Iraq. This would lead to the Gulf War shortly afterward.
  • 28Aug

    Kuwait

    Iraq declares Kuwait to be its newest province.
  • 28Nov

    Margaret Thatcher

    British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher resigns as leader of the Conservative Party and the prime ministry, and is succeeded as both by John Major.