Friederike Arlt

Friederike Arlt (born 7 September 1984) is a German retired rhythmic gymnast.

[1] She represented her country in international competitions.

Although born in Saarland, Arlt moved to Wattenscheid to better her chances of qualifying for the Olympic Games.

[2] 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.

[3][4] After her retirement she studied medicine and is a specialist in ear, nose and throat medicine.