Meike Freitag

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Meike Freitag (born 7 February 1979) is a German former swimmer specialised in the freestyle. A three-time Olympian (1996, 2000 and 2008) she won a total number of three medals (one silver and two bronze) as a member (heat swimmer) of the German women's relay teams. She is the daughter of two-time Olympian and butterfly swimmer Werner Freitag.

Meike Freitag
Personal information
NationalityGerman
Born (1979-02-07) 7 February 1979 (age 45)
Frankfurt, West Germany
Height1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight71 kg (157 lb)
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesFreestyle
ClubSport Gemeinschaft Frankfurt am Main
Medal record
Women's swimming
Representing  Germany
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1996 Atlanta 4x200 m freestyle
Bronze medal – third place 1996 Atlanta 4x100 m freestyle
Bronze medal – third place 2000 Sydney 4x200 m freestyle
World Championships (LC)
Silver medal – second place 2001 Fukuoka 4×200 m freestyle
Silver medal – second place 2007 Melbourne 4×200 m freestyle
Summer Universiade
Bronze medal – third place 1999 Mallorca 200 m freestyle

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