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Ranomi Kromowidjojo
Career
Active 2005 – 2021
Biography
About Ranomi Kromowidjojo
Ranomi Kromowidjojo, born on 20 August 1990 in Sauwerd, Groningen, is a retired Dutch swimmer of mixed Dutch-Javanese Surinamese origin. She specialized in sprint freestyle events, winning gold in the 4 × 100 m freestyle relay at the 2008 Olympics and in the 50 m and 100 m freestyle at the 2012 Olympics. She holds the world record in the 50 m freestyle short course, along with world records in the 4×50 m, 4 × 100 m, and 4 × 200 m freestyle relays (short course) as part of the Dutch team. Over her 16-year career from 2005 to 2021, she amassed 39 medals in FINA World Championship events. She is 5'11" tall with black hair and an average build, and she maintains an Instagram presence with 80k followers.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 2005-2021 (started around 14 years old; 16 years active)
- Birthplace
- Sauwerd, Groningen, Netherlands
- Ethnicity
- Mixed-race (primarily Asian)
Body
- Hair Color
- Black
- Weight
- 148 lbs (or 67 kg)
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 80k (as of June 2026)
Frequently asked
What are Ranomi Kromowidjojo's most notable achievements?
She is a triple Olympic champion, having won gold in the 4 × 100 m freestyle relay in 2008 and in the 50 m and 100 m freestyle in 2012. She also holds world records in the 50 m freestyle short course and three freestyle relay events.
How long was her swimming career?
She was active from 2005 to 2021, spanning 16 years, starting around age 14 and retiring at 31.
What is her ethnic background?
She is of mixed Dutch and Javanese Surinamese origin, reflecting her Dutch nationality and Asian ethnicity.
Did you know
- Her surname reflects her Surinamese-Javanese heritage, a distinctive combination in the swimming world.
- She owns world records in both individual (50 m freestyle short course) and relay (4×50 m, 4×100 m, 4×200 m) events, an exceptional double.
- Her Olympic golds came in consecutive Games: one in 2008 and two in 2012.
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