From Her First Stroke to the Olympics – Dorothea Brandt on Her Journey into the Water and to the Top of the World
Date:
08/20/2026
Time:
17:00 - 18:00
Place:
UNI:Lokal, Wilhelmsstraße 21
Organizer:
Institut für Sport und Sportwissenschaft
Image: University of Kassel
Dorothea Brandt, a two-time Olympic swimmer and more than 50-time German champion, is a guest on UNI:Lokal. In the interview, she talks about her first experiences in the water, her path to competitive sports, and what children and teens need to develop safety, joy, and self-confidence in the water.
The focus will be on topics such as learning to swim, motivation, educational opportunities through sports, and the journey from the first stroke to the international elite.
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Image: University of Kassel