2008 Olympics
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Margaret Hoelzer

Margaret Hoelzer

  • Sport: Olympic Swimming
  • Nation: United States of America
  • DOB: March 30, 1983
  • Hometown: Huntsville, Ala.
  • College: Auburn '05
  • Career Highlights: Hoelzer pulled off a stunning win in the 200m backstroke at the 2008 Olympic trials with a world record time of 2:06.09, surpassing the previous mark of 2:06.39, set by Zimbabwe's Kirsty Coventry in February. ... Hoelzer finished second in the 100m backstroke at the trials, touching behind Natalie Coughlin. ... Finalist in the 200m back at the 2004 Olympics, finishing fifth. ... Double silver medalist in the 200m back at the 2003 and 2005 World Championships. ... Won her first U.S. national title in the 200m back at the 2005 World Championship Trials. .... Won the 200m back at the 2002 Pan Pacifics.
  • Olympic History: 2004 - 5th, 200m BK.
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