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Marianne Kriel (born August 30, 1971, inBellville, Western Cape) is a formerbackstroke andfreestyleswimmer fromSouth Africa, who won the bronze medal in the 100 m backstroke at the1996 Summer Olympics inAtlanta, Georgia. Met withNelson Mandela.
She spent some time training atSouthern Methodist University (SMU) where she met close friends Tia Gibson and her daughters Meg and Katie.
Kriel also participated in the1992 Summer Olympics inBarcelona, Spain, and received the President's Award in 1993 and 1996. Kriel was the first woman to captain a multi-code team to the1994 Commonwealth Games and the1995 All-Africa Games.
Kriel grew up in Bellville (near Cape Town) where she attendedBellville High School. She continued to be a role model to her fellow pupils of all races and backgrounds, in a way playing a big role in the unification of South Africa's youth.
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