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Maria Brunlehner
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Maria Brunlehner (born 1 April 2000) is a Kenyan swimmer. She competed in the women's 100 metre freestyle at the 2019 World Aquatics Championships. In 2019, she represented Kenya at the 2019 African Games held in Rabat, Morocco and she won the bronze medal in the women's 4 × 100 metre medley relay.
Quotes
I did not see this coming, I am excited because you guys have made my day. I am hoping to come to Kenya next year for the nationals and I have my eyes set on the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.
As quoted 30 October 2018 by The Sauce (CapitalFM) Kenya
The greatest pleasure in life is doing what you love and for me, it must be swimming
Maria does what she loves and wins when she wantsThe Standard(August 23, 2020)
I have always been seeing myself standing on the podium with a gold medal wrapped around my neck
Maria does what she loves and wins when she wantsThe Standard(August 23, 2020)
Algeria was good and I want more of that
Maria does what she loves and wins when she wantsThe Standard(August 23, 2020)
It was painful to miss that opportunity being Kenya’s sole representative in the discipline, but I never gave up.
Maria does what she loves and wins when she wantsThe Standard(August 23, 2020)
The Olympics stage is the crème de la crème of swimming
Maria does what she loves and wins when she wantsThe Standard(August 23, 2020)
My target now is to surpass my sister’s achievements and make it to the grand stage next year
Maria does what she loves and wins when she wantsThe Standard(August 23, 2020)
My main objective is to make it to the Olympics next year
Maria does what she loves and wins when she wantsThe Standard(August 23, 2020)
I am still young and full of energy
Maria does what she loves and wins when she wantsThe Standard(August 23, 2020)
I can now focus on swimming after juggling between school and swimming for the past seven years
Maria does what she loves and wins when she wantsThe Standard(August 23, 2020)
I believe in myself and if I can concentrate and work hard to improve my style, nothing is impossible
Maria does what she loves and wins when she wantsThe Standard(August 23, 2020)
I am unavailable for competition at the moment because I have examinations.
Kenya plots to dethrone Tanzania in regional swimming contest in KhartoumXinhua(November 02,2018)
I will be back and I hope I can make the squad for the Olympic Games
Kenya plots to dethrone Tanzania in regional swimming contest in KhartoumXinhua(November 02,2018)
It will be a dream to compete with the best swimmers in the world at the highest level
Kenya plots to dethrone Tanzania in regional swimming contest in KhartoumXinhua(November 02,2018)
I have been looking forward to this since I last swam in Doha back in February when I learned I was going to compete in the Olympics. Swimming is different in most areas, but it’s one sport that is done differently in different countries.
Kenyan swimmer Brunlehner fixated on Kenya's first gold at Paris 2024Citizen Digital(July 16, 2024)
It’s an honour to compete there, and am excited because it’s a chance to show what I have been training for because it's been years and I know Emily Muteti was in the last Olympics and did a pretty good job but unfortunately, my sister did get a medal, but I will do my best this year.
Kenyan swimmer Brunlehner fixated on Kenya's first gold at Paris 2024Citizen Digital(July 16, 2024)
I also hope to break the national record, and I will give it my best.
Kenyan swimmer Brunlehner fixated on Kenya's first gold at Paris 2024Citizen Digital(July 16, 2024)
I am hoping to break the national record. I will give my best to accomplish that dream
Maria eyes new 50m freestyle national record at Paris GamesThe Star(July 14,2024)
The Olympics are the peak of any sport. It’s an honour to compete in Paris and a chance to show what I have been training for
Maria eyes new 50m freestyle national record at Paris GamesThe Star(July 14,2024)
My sister couldn't qualify for the Olympic Games. I'll be doing this for her
Maria eyes new 50m freestyle national record at Paris GamesThe Star(July 14,2024)
Emily has been to the Olympics, where she did a great job
Maria eyes new 50m freestyle national record at Paris GamesThe Star(July 14,2024)
It’s always a joy representing my country at the Olympics, it’s every sportsperson’s dream, so I was excited when I was among selected through the universality. Today I had an easy session in the morning, just to feel the body before embarking on proper training from tomorrow, as we build up to Paris
Paris Olympics: Experienced Kenyan swimmer Brunlehner reaping the fruits of consistencyThe Capital FM Kenya(July 13,2024)
It’s very important to acclimatize, because the conditions will be similar during the games. It’s different competing away from home but in swimming it is easy to adapt
Paris Olympics: Experienced Kenyan swimmer Brunlehner reaping the fruits of consistencyThe Capital FM Kenya(July 13,2024)
Competing at the Olympics is the peak of swimming, it’s an honor to compete there and I am really excited, ready to show what I have been training for
Paris Olympics: Experienced Kenyan swimmer Brunlehner reaping the fruits of consistencyThe Capital FM Kenya(July 13,2024)
Emily Muteti was at the last Olympics in Tokyo and she did a good job, my sister did not make it, so I will go to the Olympics and represent my country and do my best
Paris Olympics: Experienced Kenyan swimmer Brunlehner reaping the fruits of consistencyThe Capital FM Kenya(July 13,2024)
Hopefully I will break the national record again, I will go do my best, I know I will make an impact. I am my own competitor, everyone is a competitor, so I try my best not to compare myself with other swimmers, I focus on myself
Paris Olympics: Experienced Kenyan swimmer Brunlehner reaping the fruits of consistencyThe Capital FM Kenya(July 13,2024)
It is extremely important to be consistence in swimming, if you want to compete well in international championships, then consistency is key, you need to work hard but also know how to balance with rest
Paris Olympics: Experienced Kenyan swimmer Brunlehner reaping the fruits of consistencyThe Capital FM Kenya(July 13,2024)
It's been a great experience
Brunlehner set for Olympic debutGCU Athletics(February 08,2024)
I've been able to meet different athletes from other sports.
Brunlehner set for Olympic debutGCU Athletics(February 08,2024)
I want to get a best time and break the (Kenyan) record
Brunlehner set for Olympic debutGCU Athletics(February 08,2024)
External links
Category:Swimmers
Category:Women in sports
Category:2000 births
Category:Living people
Category:Women from Kenya