Friederike Arlt

Friederike Arlt is a German retired rhythmic gymnast. She represented her country in international competitions.

Biography

Although born in Saarland, Arlt moved to Wattenscheid to better her chances of qualifying for the Olympic Games. 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.
After her retirement she studied medicine and is a specialist in ear, nose and throat medicine.