Christian Keller

Christian Keller (born August 3, 1972 in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia). is a former medley and freestyle swimmer from Germany, who competed in four consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1992. Four years later the three-time European Junior Champion won the bronze medal with the men's 4×200 m freestyle relay. Keller was named German Swimmer of the Year for two consecutive years: 1994 and 1995.

For other people named Christian Keller, see Christian Keller (disambiguation).
Christian Keller
Personal information
Full nameChristian Keller
Nationality Germany
Born (1972-08-03) August 3, 1972
Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, West Germany
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesFreestyle, individual medley
ClubSportgemeinschaft Duisburg
Medal record
Men's swimming
Representing  Germany
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1996 Atlanta 4×200 m freestyle
World Championships (LC)
Bronze medal – third place 1994 Rome 4×200 m freestyle
Bronze medal – third place 2003 Barcelona 4×200 m freestyle
World Championships (SC)
Gold medal – first place 1993 Palma 200 m medley
Silver medal – second place 1993 Palma 200 m butterfly
Silver medal – second place 1993 Palma 4×200 m freestyle
Silver medal – second place 1997 Gothenburg 200 m medley
Bronze medal – third place 1997 Gothenburg 400 m medley
European Championships (LC)
Gold medal – first place 1995 Vienna 4×200 m freestyle
Gold medal – first place 1999 Istanbul 4×200 m freestyle
Silver medal – second place 1993 Sheffield 4×200 m freestyle
Silver medal – second place 1995 Vienna 4×100 m freestyle
Silver medal – second place 1999 Istanbul 4×100 m medley
Silver medal – second place 2000 Helsinki 200 m medley
Silver medal – second place 2000 Helsinki 4×200 m freestyle
Bronze medal – third place 1991 Athens 4×200 m freestyle
Bronze medal – third place 1993 Sheffield 200 m medley
Bronze medal – third place 1995 Vienna 200 m medley
Bronze medal – third place 1997 Seville 4×200 m freestyle
Bronze medal – third place 1999 Istanbul 4×100 m freestyle
European Championships (SC)
Silver medal – second place 1994 Stavanger 100 m medley
Silver medal – second place 1996 Rostock 200 m medley
Silver medal – second place 1996 Rostock 400 m medley
Silver medal – second place 2000 Valencia 200 m medley
Bronze medal – third place 1993 Gateshead 100 m medley
Bronze medal – third place 1996 Rostock 100 m medley
Bronze medal – third place 1998 Sheffield 400 m medley

References
  • Personal website Christian Keller
  • Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Christian Keller". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 2020-04-17.


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