Franziska Van Almsick was born on April 5, 1978, in BerlinGermany. She grew up in Berlin and become the biggest and the youngest swimmingtalent of the former GDR. In 1992,Franziska was the youngest participant of the then reunited German team and wona silver and bronze medal. In 1994, she won 200 meters free style in World Championshipin Rome. In 2002, she won the 5 titles in European Championship in Berlinbraking her own world record in 200 meters freestyle. Franziska Van Almsickparticipated in 4 Olympics from 1992 to 2004, but unfortunately never won aGold medal.
