About Elena Krawzow
Born 1993. Elena Krawzow is a German swimmer.
Elena Semechin (born 26 October 1993 as Elena Krawzow) is a blind German Paralympic swimmer who specializes in breaststroke and freestyle. She has macular degeneration, leaving her with only 3% vision.
Krawzow won a silver medal in the 100m breaststroke - SB13 at the 2012 London Paralympics she went on to win the gold medal in the same category at Tokyo 2020.
Personal life In October 2020 Krawzow appeared topless on the front cover of the German edition of Playboy. She got engaged to her boyfriend Phillip Semechin in the aftermath of Tokyo 2020. In 2021 she was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumour. In 2021, she married her coach and took his last name. On September 16, 2025, they became parents of a son.
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Who is Elena Krawzow?
German swimmer
When was Elena Krawzow born?
Elena Krawzow was born on 26 October 1993 in Andas batyr.
What is Elena Krawzow's occupation?
Elena Krawzow is a swimmer.
What nationality is Elena Krawzow?
Elena Krawzow is German.
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