Ralf Braun (born 24 January 1973 in Berlin) is a retired backstroke swimmer from Germany, who competed for his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1996 (Atlanta, Georgia).

Ralf Braun
Personal information
Full nameRalf Braun
Nationality Germany
Born (1973-01-24) 24 January 1973 (age 51)
East Berlin, East Germany
Height1.92 m (6 ft 4 in)
Weight86 kg (190 lb)
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesBackstroke
ClubWasserfreunde Spandau 04, Berlin
Medal record
Men's swimming
Representing  Germany
World Championships (LC)
Silver medal – second place 1998 Perth 200 m backstroke
European Championships (LC)
Gold medal – first place 1999 Istanbul 200 m backstroke
Silver medal – second place 1997 Seville 4×100 m medley
Bronze medal – third place 1997 Seville 200 m backstroke

A member of Wasserfreunde Spandau 04 he is best known for winning the gold medal at the 1999 European Swimming Championships in the men's 200 m backstroke event. He also claimed the silver medal in the 4×100 m medley relay, two years earlier, alongside Jens Kruppa, Thomas Rupprath and Christian Tröger.

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