Caren Metschuck facts for kids
Caren Metschuck in 1978.
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| Nationality | East German | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 27 September 1963 Greifswald, Bezirk Rostock, East Germany |
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| Height | 1.84 m | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 76 kg | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Swimming | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Strokes | Butterfly, freestyle | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | SC Empor Rostock | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Caren Metschuck (born on September 27, 1963) is a famous German former swimmer. She is known for winning many gold medals at the Olympic Games. Later in her life, her name became Caren Mahn.
Caren was a very successful swimmer. She competed in different swimming styles, including butterfly and freestyle. Her amazing talent helped her win many top awards.
Olympic Glory
Caren Metschuck had a fantastic time at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow. She won three gold medals, which is a huge achievement!
- She earned a gold medal in the 100-meter butterfly race.
- She also won gold as part of the 4×100-meter freestyle relay team.
- Her third gold came with the 4×100-meter medley relay team.
These wins made her the most successful female athlete at those Olympic Games. She also won a silver medal in the 100-meter freestyle race.
World and European Success
Caren's success continued after the Olympics. In 1981, she competed in the European Championships held in Split.
- She won a gold medal in the 100-meter freestyle event.
- She also helped her teams win gold in both the 4×100-meter freestyle relay and the 4×100-meter medley relay.
The next year, in 1982, Caren won another big title. She became a world champion in the 4×100-meter freestyle relay at the World Championships. She had also won a silver medal in the 4x100m freestyle relay at the 1978 World Championships.
After Swimming
After her incredible swimming career, Caren Metschuck decided to become a school teacher. She set three world records during her time as a swimmer, all in relay events.
In 1990, Caren was honored for her achievements. She was added to the International Swimming Hall of Fame. This is a special place for the greatest swimmers in history. After Germany became one country again, she worked as a swimming coach at her old club, SC Empor Rostock.
See also
In Spanish: Caren Metschuk para niños
- List of members of the International Swimming Hall of Fame
- World record progression 4 × 100 metres freestyle relay
- World record progression 4 × 100 metres medley relay
External links
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