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Nikol Merizaj

Born
Aug 7, 1998age 27
height
5'11" (or 180 cm)
nationality
Albanian

Career

Active 2014 – present

2012
2013
2014
Debut
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
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2026
Present

Biography

About Nikol Merizaj

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Albanian swimmer Nikol Merizaj was born on 7 August 1998 in Fier, Albania. She began her competitive career around 2014, at the age of 15, and has been active for over a decade. Standing 5'11" with a natural build, she is one of the taller sprinters in her events.

Merizaj competed in the women's 100 metre freestyle at the 2016 Summer Olympics, finishing 43rd in the heats. In 2019, she represented Albania at the World Aquatics Championships in Gwangju, South Korea, entering both the 50 and 100 metre freestyle events. She did not advance to the semi-finals in either race. Her personal bests and training regimen remain a focus of her ongoing career.

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Years Active
2014-present (started around 15 years old; 12 years active)
Birthplace
Fier, Albania
Ethnicity
Caucasian

Body

Hair Color
Brown
Weight
143 lbs (or 65 kg)

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How tall is Nikol Merizaj compared to the average female swimmer?

At 5'11" (180 cm), she stands taller than the average female swimmer, which can be an advantage in the pool.

What was her result at the 2016 Olympics?

She finished 43rd in the heats of the women's 100 metre freestyle and did not advance.

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