Margaret Hoelzer

Margaret Hoelzer
Hoelzer in 2024
Personal information
Full nameMargaret Josephine Hoelzer
National team United States
Born (1983-03-30) March 30, 1983 (age 41)
Huntsville, Alabama, U.S.
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight174 lb (79 kg)
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesBackstroke, freestyle
ClubFAST Swim Team
College teamAuburn University
Medal record
Women's swimming
Representing the United States
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 2008 Beijing 200 m backstroke
Silver medal – second place 2008 Beijing 4×100 m medley
Bronze medal – third place 2008 Beijing 100 m backstroke
World Championships (LC)
Gold medal – first place 2003 Barcelona 4×200 m freestyle
Gold medal – first place 2007 Melbourne 200 m backstroke
Gold medal – first place 2007 Melbourne 4×200 m freestyle
Silver medal – second place 2003 Barcelona 200 m backstroke
Silver medal – second place 2005 Montreal 200 m backstroke
World Championships (SC)
Gold medal – first place 2004 Indianapolis 200 m backstroke
Gold medal – first place 2006 Shanghai 200 m backstroke
Gold medal – first place 2008 Manchester 4×100 m medley
Silver medal – second place 2006 Shanghai 4×100 m medley
Bronze medal – third place 2006 Shanghai 4×200 m freestyle
Bronze medal – third place 2008 Manchester 200 m backstroke
Pan Pacific Championships
Gold medal – first place 2002 Yokohama 200 m backstroke
Silver medal – second place 2006 Victoria 200 m backstroke

Margaret Josephine Hoelzer (born March 30, 1983) is an American former competition swimmer, Olympic medalist, and former world record-holder. Hoelzer competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics and the 2008 Olympic Games.