Birgit Klomp Explained

Birth Date:27 April 1940
Birth Place:Düsseldorf, Germany
Sport:Swimming
Club:Blau-Weiß Bochum

Birgit Klomp (born 27 April 1940) is a retired German freestyle swimmer who won a bronze medal at the 1954 European Aquatics Championships. She competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics in the 100 m and freestyle events and finished fourth in the relay. She won three national titles in the 100 m (1955, 1956) and 400 m freestyle (1955).[1]

Her husband, Friedrich Osselmann (b. 1934), is a retired German water polo player who competed in the 1956 and 1960 Olympics. Their son, Rainer Osselmann, competed in water polo at the 1984 and 1988 Olympics.

Notes and References

  1. Schwimmen - Deutsche Meisterschaften (Damen) Teil 1. sport-komplett.de