Werner Lampe (born 30 November 1952)[1] is a retired German swimmer and Olympic medalist.

[2] Lampe shaved off his hair before the 200 m Olympic race in 1972 to reduce the water drag, and then wore a wig at the award ceremony.

[3] After retiring from competitions Lampe worked as a swimming coach.

[1] In 2005, aged 52, he defended a PhD at the University of Hannover on the role of exercise in diabetics and overweight persons.

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