Feature by Stefan Lackner<\/i><\/p>\n
CLEVELAND, Mississippi, October 4. THE next swimmer in the Getting to Know<\/i> series on European swimmers is Paul Biedermann. Biedermann is a German swimmer who topped the long-standing national record of Michael Gross in the men's 200 free.<\/p>\n
Country: <\/b>Germany
\nEvents:<\/b> 200 and 400 Freestyle
\nBirthplace:<\/b> Halle\/Saale
\nHeight:<\/b> 6-3
\nWeight:<\/b> 202 lbs
\nCollege: <\/b> Sportgymnasium Halle
\nResidence: <\/b> Halle\/Saale
\nHobbies: <\/b> Computer, Friends,
\nEducation: <\/b> Abitur \/ A-Level
\nMarital Status: <\/b> Single
\nClub: <\/b> SV Halle
\nCoach: <\/b> Frank Embacher
\nAchievements: <\/b>
\nIn 2004:
\n* 3xGold (200,400,1500Freestyle) Junior European Championships
\nIn 2005:
\n3rd.Place 400 Freestyle European Short Course Championships in Trieste \/ 7th Place 200 Freestyle Medley World Championships in Montreal
\nIn 2006:
\n7th Place 200 Freestyle European Championships in Budapest
\nIn 2007:
\n7th Place 200 Freestyle World Championships in Melbourne \/ 2nd Place 200 Freestyle and 2nd Place 400 Freestyle European Short Course Championships in Helsinki
\nIn 2008:
\n1st Place 200 Freestyle European Championships in Eindhoven \/ 5th Place 200 Freestyle Olympic Games Beijing <\/p>\n
Additional Honors: <\/b>
\nSportsman of the year of Halle 2007<\/p>\n
Additional Information: <\/b>
\nSponsors: <\/b> DVAG, Arena<\/p>\n
How was the Olympics overall? <\/b>
\nIt was my first Olympics. It was a very great atmosphere with some nice swimming. There were some unforgettable impressions from the Olympics.<\/p>\n
How has swimming changed your life? <\/b>
\nI am more focused on the important things in life, and am much more composed.<\/p>\n
Who has helped you the most get to the point you are now? <\/b>
\nMy family, my friends and, of course, my coach.<\/p>\n
With the world getting faster in the sport, who do you see as the next big swim country after the U.S. and Australia? <\/b>
\nFrance and Korea<\/p>\n
What is your next goal? <\/b>
\nA good result at the World Championships in Rome.<\/p>\n
What do you do to prepare before a race? <\/b>
\nI always listen to my music. Only metal (Metallica, Rammstein, Machine Head, etc.)<\/p>\n
Did you ever wish to participate in another sport? <\/b>
\nNo, but I am very interested in ice hockey.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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