Franziska Van Almsick

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Biography

Franziska Van Almsick grew up in Berlin, where she became one of the biggest and youngest swimming talents of the former GDR. In 1992, she was the youngest participant of the then reunited German team and sensationally won a silver and a bronze medal. In 1994, she won the 200 metres freestyle World Championships in Rome. At that time, she became one of Germany`s most popular athletes and celebreties. After several disappointing years, where she couldn't fulfil the public's expectations, she managed a very successful comeback with 5 titles at the 2002 European Championships in Berlin. Over 200 metres freestyle, she broke her own world record in 1:56,64 seconds.

  • Primary profession
  • Actress
  • Country
  • Germany
  • Nationality
  • German
  • Gender
  • Female
  • Birth date
  • 05 April 1978
  • Place of birth
  • East Berlin
  • Knows language
  • German language

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Trivia

Tries to win her first gold medal at the 2004 Olympics in Athens.

Was called "Franzi Van Speck" ("Speck" is German for bacon) after her disappointing results at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney.

Participated at 4 Olympics from 1992 to 2004, but never won a gold medal.

Gave birth to her first son Don Hugo on 7 January 2007. Gave birth to her second son Mo Vito in May 2013. Father is Jrgen B. Harder.

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