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Katarina Witt Turns 60, Plans Quiet Celebration and a Year of Monthly Breaks

A new ARD documentary revisits her career during a pivot to more personal time.

Overview

  • The two-time Olympic champion says she will mark Dec. 3 at home in a small circle after abandoning plans for a large party because she did not get invitations out.
  • She says she does not feel sixty and describes herself as very happy, thankful and full of esprit.
  • She plans a short personal break every month in 2026, starting with a March ski trip in Austria that is already booked.
  • A five-part ARD series titled "Being Katarina Witt" is available in the ARD Mediathek, with the first episode scheduled to air on Dec. 2 on Das Erste.
  • She remains active with her foundation, sports studio and company, and says she intends to be more mindful and learn to let go.