Heike Friedrich (born 18 April 1970 in Karl-Marx-Stadt, Saxony) is a former freestyle swimmer from East Germany, who won two medals at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea.

She had not lost in a single major international championship in any event until she was defeated by Janet Evans in the 400 m in the Seoul Olympics, taking the silver medal.

Friedrich had already won the gold medal in the 200 m freestyle on the previous day.

[1] In October 1986, she was awarded a Star of People's Friendship in gold (second class) for her sporting success.

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