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Maria Brunlehner, a rising star in Kenyan swimming, is gearing up to make a splash at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
The 24-year-old athlete, originally from Mombasa, Kenya, is set to compete in the Women’s 50m Freestyle event.
Scheduled to take place on August 3, 2024, at the Paris La Defense Arena, this competition is poised to be a significant milestone in Brunlehner’s swimming career.
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Brunlehner's journey to the Olympics is a testament to her dedication and talent. Born on April 1, 2000, Maria began her swimming career at the young age of eight.
Her dedication to the sport has seen her progress through various international competitions, achieving impressive results.
At the 2019 World Championships in Gwangju, Korea, Brunlehner contributed to a mixed 4x100m medley relay team that secured a 26th place finish.
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More recently, she earned notable placements at the 2023 and 2024 World Championships, including a 34th place finish in the Women’s 100m Freestyle at Doha and a 40th place finish in the Women’s 50m Freestyle.
Brunlehner’s achievements extend beyond these international competitions. She holds national records in Kenya for the 50m freestyle, 100m freestyle, and 800m freestyle.
Her remarkable performance at the 2019 African Games, where she earned a bronze medal in the 4x100m medley relay, further underscores her skill and potential.
Training under coach Steve Schaffer at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona, Brunlehner has been refining her technique and strategies.
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Her academic and athletic endeavors have been supported by her dual background, with a German father and Kenyan mother, and her formative years spent at the elite Sportschule Potsdam in Germany.
Maria Brunlehner is set to bring her competitive spirit and exceptional talent to the world stage.
Kenyans eagerly await her performance, hopeful that she will continue to shine and inspire in the upcoming Olympic Games.