Katarina Witt

Katarina Witt, born in East Germany, became one of the most recognizable faces in figure skating during the Cold War era. She was, essentially, a state-sponsored celebrity, flawlessly executing routines while deftly avoiding any geopolitical missteps on the ice. Her ability to consistently land triple jumps while maintaining a glamorous persona made her a global sensation, even behind the Iron Curtain.

After the fall of the Berlin Wall, Witt transitioned seamlessly into a post-Communist career, shedding her