 Jan Friesinger in 2008 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | German |
| Born | 20 November 1980 Bad Reichenhall, Germany |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Speed skating |
Jan Friesinger (born 20 November 1980) is a German speed skater. He competed in three events at the 2002 Winter Olympics. [1]
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