| Friederike Arlt | |
|---|---|
| Country represented |  Germany |
| Born | 7 September 1984 Freiberg, East Germany |
| Height | 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Discipline | Rhythmic Gymnastics |
| Level | International Elite |
| Club | TV Wattenscheid |
| Head coach(es) | Carmen Weber |
| Assistant coach(es) | Livia Medilanski |
| Retired | yes |
Friederike Arlt (born 7 September 1984) is a German retired rhythmic gymnast. [1] She represented her country in international competitions.
Although born in Saarland, Arlt moved to Wattenscheid to better her chances of qualifying for the Olympic Games. [2] Friederike and her teammates Selma Neuhaus, Susan Benicke, Jeanine Fissler, Jessica Schumacher and Selma Neuhaus achieved a surprising fourth place at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, this was the best ever rhythmic gymnastics result in German Olympic history. [3] [4]
After her retirement she studied medicine and is a specialist in ear, nose and throat medicine. [5]
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