Stefanie Biller
Encyclopedia
Stefanie Biller is a long-distance
swimmer from Germany
. Whilst she has twice won medals at the European Championships, she could only manage 19th place in the World Championships in 2007
in the 5 km open water.
She currently trains at the University of Bath
where she is studying for a Foundation Degree in Sports Performance. She shares the same coach (Andre Vorontsov) as her Bath team mate, British distance swimmer Alan Bircher
.
Long-distance swimming
The distances that distinguish long distance swimming from ordinary swimming are those distances that are longer than are typically swum in pool competitions. When a given swim calls more on endurance than outright speed, the more likely it is to be considered a long distance swim...
swimmer from Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
. Whilst she has twice won medals at the European Championships, she could only manage 19th place in the World Championships in 2007
Open Water Swimming at the 2007 World Aquatics Championships - Women's 5km
The Women's 5 km Open Water event at the 2007 World Aquatics Championships was held on March 18, 2007 at St Kilda beach.-Result:...
in the 5 km open water.
She currently trains at the University of Bath
University of Bath
The University of Bath is a campus university located in Bath, United Kingdom. It received its Royal Charter in 1966....
where she is studying for a Foundation Degree in Sports Performance. She shares the same coach (Andre Vorontsov) as her Bath team mate, British distance swimmer Alan Bircher
Alan Bircher
Alan Bircher is a British long-distance swimmer. He currently swims for the Wyre Forest Swimming Club , where he is the head coach and works alongside Stefanie Biller....
.