Holger Kimmig

Holger Kimmig (born 5 March 1975) is a German retired swimmer who competed at the 1992, 1996 and 2000 Paralympic Games.[1]

Holger Kimmig
Personal information
Born (1975-03-05) 5 March 1975
Appenweier, Germany
Sport
Country Germany
SportParalympic swimming
Disability classS8
Medal record
Paralympic swimming
Representing  Germany
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place1996 Atlanta100m backstroke S8
Gold medal – first place1996 Atlanta4x100m freestyle relay S7-10
Gold medal – first place1996 Atlanta4x100m medley relay S7-10
Gold medal – first place2000 Sydney100m backstroke S8
Silver medal – second place1992 Barcelona100m backstroke S8
Silver medal – second place1992 Barcelona4x100m freestyle S7-10
Silver medal – second place1996 Atlanta100m freestyle S8
Silver medal – second place1996 Atlanta400m freestyle S8
Silver medal – second place1996 Atlanta200m individual medley SM8
Silver medal – second place2000 Sydney100m freestyle S8
Bronze medal – third place1992 Barcelona50m freestyle S8
Bronze medal – third place1992 Barcelona100m freestyle S8
Bronze medal – third place1992 Barcelona400m freestyle S8
Bronze medal – third place1996 Atlanta50m freestyle S8
Bronze medal – third place2000 Sydney200m individual medley SM8
World Championships
Gold medal – first place1994 Malta100m backstroke S8
Gold medal – first place1994 Malta4x100m medley relay S7-10
Silver medal – second place1994 Malta50m freestyle S8
Silver medal – second place1994 Malta200m individual medley SM8
Silver medal – second place1998 Christchurch100m backstroke S8
1994 Malta400m freestyle S8
Bronze medal – third place1998 Christchurch100m freestyle S8

Competing in the S8 100 metre backstroke, Kimmig finished in a dead heat with David Malone and they were both awarded gold medals. They finished with a time of 1:09.90.[2]

References
  1. "Holger Kimmig - IPC Profile". International Paralympic Committee. 24 April 2022.
  2. Cowley, Michael (October 28, 2000). "Paton's Tilt for Pool Crown Under Threat". The Age. Melbourne, Victoria. p. 17 – via Newspapers.com.
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